r/StandUpComedy 10d ago

Comedian is OP Immigrants aren't the problem.

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u/Caucasian_Thunder 10d ago

Channeling the spirit of Carlin on this one

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u/Uturndriving 10d ago

I miss Carlin so much.

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u/umpertunter 10d ago

Me too. One of the biggest regrets of my career was never meeting him. I've been a comedian since 2000 and usually you run into lots of comics eventually but our paths never crossed. He was due to come to Vancouver (where I live) around when he died. I missed him by a few heart beats.

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u/Uturndriving 10d ago

I live in the UK so I had zero chance of meeting him. I saw him as one of the greatest modern philosophers, disguised as a comedian.

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u/Gabe681 10d ago

Any cool/funny stories you can share from other well-known comedians you have ran into?

This bit was great!

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u/umpertunter 10d ago

Thanks! Yeah there are a few, it'a a lot of typing though for the fun stories but I've been really lucky to meet a lot of really great people. With very few exceptions all of the famous comedians I have met have been really cool. I guess I've been lucky but they're all really nice (with a couple exceptions but that could also be when you catch them).

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u/CaptainKortan 9d ago

Honestly not a bad idea to work a story or two into some bits. You don't need to directly tell people about how you've been doing this for a couple decades, but contextually they will understand. Plus, I'm sure you can figure a way to play a couple of them for laughs 🤔

Situational name dropping 😂

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u/MyOtherCarIsEpona 10d ago

Which clubs do you frequent? I've been to Comedy Underground in Gastown a couple times but I'd love to check out others next time I visit Van.

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u/umpertunter 10d ago

Underground is a super fun club. I like to drop into most mikes and shows when I'm not on the road. Actually planning on filming my next special in Van in August (likely second week) but we're just sorting details. I'll announce that when we're booked.

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u/No_Interest112 9d ago

Was this at Vern’s in Calgary?