Q: How long have you been doing comedy?

A: I started comedy back in the early 80's, the open mic scene in San Francisco. I decided to take Jim Richardsons comedy workshop to develop my skills, (I highly recommend taking a workshop for any aspiring comedian).

Q: Who are some of your comedy influences?

A: Of course, Richard Pryor, but he's on everyone's list. The more I got into comedy, I realized that he was such a genius, that there was no material left to talk about. Steve Martin,  George Carlin, and Bill Cosby were also big influences.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of the comedy lifestyle?

A: The positive energy I bring to people when I see the joy and laughter in their faces as they enjoy something coming from me, and being able to relate to an audience full of strangers like we have a lot in common.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: I will still be doing stand-up comedy, hopefully at the level of the mega-comedians that are enjoying the good fortune of having sitcoms and movies.

Q: What keeps you going in comedy?

A: Family and friends. Your family is your ground, and your main support. Without their love, it would be hard to keep traveling to different locations. Having them believe in you keeps you positive and believing in yourself.

Q: What made you decide to teach a comedy workshop?

A: I've always been a coach. I've coached and helped other comedians through the years, and I decided to organize a way to help newcomers take the first steps into the comedy world. Stand up is a desire, and all comics have that desire. New comics need a helping hand to take those first steps, and a veteran comic like myself is happy to help them realize if they have the desire.

Q: What message would you like to send to your fans?

A: Keep supporting comedy, of course. Be open minded about comics, and BUY MY MERCHANDISE! And please, stop asking me "Do I really make a living at this?" Without true comedy fans or an audience, it would always be a lifetime of open mics!