I've been lucky lately. As many of you know, I love to act. Most of the year I fulfill my desire to do so by being in a play or two or doing some improv here and there. But every so often I get to make a commercial, take a small part in a local indie feature or appear in an industrial vignette.
But right now, the flood gates are open. Four short parodies I was in played all week during Novell's Brainshare at the Salt Palace. Two versions of an anti-tobacco commercial started airing last week (a 60 and a 30). And, this week or next ... wait for it ... a Check City commercial starts up. So, watch for me Utah readers. I'm everywhere right now. I'm big. I'm a thing.
But not really. I just liked saying that for a second. I do, honestly, love acting and though it's not Hollywood it is a blast to be working. If you see me, let me know.
Oh, and here is a link to the Novell parodies. The ones I'm in are 24x7, Lost, CSI and Desperate IT Guys. I was told they are more funny if you are an IT person or involved in the computer industry.
Novell Videos
If you think I suck, spare me the comments. Just tell me in person.
March 29, 2006
February 17, 2006
I seriously forgot
I forgot how to log into this thing. I've been trying since Christmas. Anyway, what did I miss? What's going on?
As for me, I'm in love. I'll give details maybe never. But if I do decide to elaborate, it'll be when I'm damn good and ready.
As for me, I'm in love. I'll give details maybe never. But if I do decide to elaborate, it'll be when I'm damn good and ready.
November 21, 2005
Comedy
Some things that are funny to me right now:
1. Repeating the last thing you said, or some variation thereof. "I won't accept that as an answer, Edward. I won't accept that." Also effective if a faux condescending or inspirational voice is used. "Maybe Christmas will come early this year. (Then more meaningfully) Maybe it will ..."
2. Words that sound dirty but aren't such as: climmit, conch, vondruke, titmouse, etc.
3. Right now, doing something for a really long time to where it gets awkward and then funny again is very hot.
4. Talking in a very deep self important voice.
5. Making poetic referrences to weather as a person: "Lady Winter has let loose with her chill breath. It escapes her mouth with the force of one hundred icy angels glistening the nape of my neck and making it sheen like Walden Pond on December 28th." Can also be done in conjunction with number 4 for extra points and laughs.
6. When you burn somebody the normal instinct is to say "Burn" or "Zing," I know. But, it's even better when you say something that doesn't make sense like "Glangin" or "Baazowee!"
7. Jovially discussing your "serious" problems or those of your own children is high comedy. "I'm grateful that Hugh has some sort of stunted development and can't crawl yet. It's perfect for the holidays! This may the first year in many that we haven't worried about babies pulling ornaments off trees or ripping open presents. After the New Year we will take him to a specialist." (As said by C. Clark)
8. Really loud whispering.
9. Blaming terrorism or general malaise on animals. (See Stephen Colbert and bears or my own treatise on snake terrorism.)
Follow these rules and you will be the life of any party or ho-down.
1. Repeating the last thing you said, or some variation thereof. "I won't accept that as an answer, Edward. I won't accept that." Also effective if a faux condescending or inspirational voice is used. "Maybe Christmas will come early this year. (Then more meaningfully) Maybe it will ..."
2. Words that sound dirty but aren't such as: climmit, conch, vondruke, titmouse, etc.
3. Right now, doing something for a really long time to where it gets awkward and then funny again is very hot.
4. Talking in a very deep self important voice.
5. Making poetic referrences to weather as a person: "Lady Winter has let loose with her chill breath. It escapes her mouth with the force of one hundred icy angels glistening the nape of my neck and making it sheen like Walden Pond on December 28th." Can also be done in conjunction with number 4 for extra points and laughs.
6. When you burn somebody the normal instinct is to say "Burn" or "Zing," I know. But, it's even better when you say something that doesn't make sense like "Glangin" or "Baazowee!"
7. Jovially discussing your "serious" problems or those of your own children is high comedy. "I'm grateful that Hugh has some sort of stunted development and can't crawl yet. It's perfect for the holidays! This may the first year in many that we haven't worried about babies pulling ornaments off trees or ripping open presents. After the New Year we will take him to a specialist." (As said by C. Clark)
8. Really loud whispering.
9. Blaming terrorism or general malaise on animals. (See Stephen Colbert and bears or my own treatise on snake terrorism.)
Follow these rules and you will be the life of any party or ho-down.
November 4, 2005
October 28, 2005
My Fall Mix
I thought I'd post a track list that is basically an Autumn soundtrack for me. Many of the songs are new-ish but many are also just ones that put me in the mood and gears me up for seasonal depression. For me, they are all great songs.
"Halloween" matt pond PA (Several Arrows Later)
"Sovay" Andrew Bird (Andrew Bird & The Mysterious Production Of Eggs)
"Streamside" The Album Leaf (In a Safe Place)
"Une Annee Sans Lumiere" The Arcade Fire (Funeral)
"The Fox In The Snow" Belle & Sebastian (If You're Feeling Sinister)
"Grass" Animal Collective (Feels)
"The Greatest," Cat Power (The Greatest)
"Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts" Wolf Parade (Apologies to the Queen Mary)
"In The Yard, Behind The Chruch" Eels (blinking lights and other revelations)
"An Owl with Knees" The Books (Lost and Safe)
"Swimmers" Broken Social Scene (Broken Social Scene)
"Your Light Is Spent" Final Fantasy (Has A Good Home)
"Now We Know" Jeff Hanson (Jeff Hanson)
"Let It Rain" Tilly and the Wall (Wild Like Children)
"The Earthquake of '73" Fruit Bats (Spelled In Bones)
"Polly" Keren Ann (Not Going Anywhere)
"Just Like The Rain" Richard Hawley (Coles Corner)
"In The Aeroplane Over The Sea" Neutral Milk Hotel (In The Aeroplane Over The Sea)
"Everything is Alright " Four Tet (Pause)
"Yardwork in November" Actual Tigers (Gravelled and Green)
20 songs that easily fit on a writeable CD. Hmm.
"Halloween" matt pond PA (Several Arrows Later)
"Sovay" Andrew Bird (Andrew Bird & The Mysterious Production Of Eggs)
"Streamside" The Album Leaf (In a Safe Place)
"Une Annee Sans Lumiere" The Arcade Fire (Funeral)
"The Fox In The Snow" Belle & Sebastian (If You're Feeling Sinister)
"Grass" Animal Collective (Feels)
"The Greatest," Cat Power (The Greatest)
"Dear Sons and Daughters of Hungry Ghosts" Wolf Parade (Apologies to the Queen Mary)
"In The Yard, Behind The Chruch" Eels (blinking lights and other revelations)
"An Owl with Knees" The Books (Lost and Safe)
"Swimmers" Broken Social Scene (Broken Social Scene)
"Your Light Is Spent" Final Fantasy (Has A Good Home)
"Now We Know" Jeff Hanson (Jeff Hanson)
"Let It Rain" Tilly and the Wall (Wild Like Children)
"The Earthquake of '73" Fruit Bats (Spelled In Bones)
"Polly" Keren Ann (Not Going Anywhere)
"Just Like The Rain" Richard Hawley (Coles Corner)
"In The Aeroplane Over The Sea" Neutral Milk Hotel (In The Aeroplane Over The Sea)
"Everything is Alright " Four Tet (Pause)
"Yardwork in November" Actual Tigers (Gravelled and Green)
20 songs that easily fit on a writeable CD. Hmm.
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