Though I haven't reviewed the tapes yet, I would guesstimate that 2 minutes of the three and a half I did on stage tonight were new. I've been wanting to do more jokes about the seminary, and after talking to Stewart Huff, I really believe the key to my originality on stage (being different from other comedians, I mean) lies in my being honest. And so I did a bit (not a "bit" as in a joke, but a bit as in a small unit or measurement) on the seminary and how it has affected my life relating to women. While talking to the aforementioned Mr. Huff, I told him about my apathetic stance on the world of sports in general. He thought that that was interesting and honest and so he suggested that I talk about that, especially since I had some kind-of-funny line about battle axes. All in all my set went alright, especially since I was first (after Dan Chopin who emceed). I got some laughs in parts of the newness that I didn't expect, and if Rooftop recorded the show, that will be great to review. I wasn't as nervous tonight as I have been lately (I talked to Gabe a bit about how my pulse races before i get on stage). My pulse seemed to be much closer to the "normal" 80 or so bpm I usually clock in at. I need to do some cardio.
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