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Sexiest Disney Character: Belle, easily
"A life is only important in the impact it has on other lives..."Favorite Flavor of Jello: Shots Inspiration: Dave Barry Letterman or Leno: Letterman, with Leno's writers Five Things on a Deserted Island: Four boats and someone who knows how to navigate What would happen if you didn't have a TV? I don't even want to think about it. Slippers or Socks: Who the hell wears slippers? Most Noble Pet: I had a turtle once and he was very loyal, but I think that's because he lived in a tank. Ideal Vacation Spot: Anywhere warmer than Boston Current CDs in stereo: Jimmy Eat WorldWhere do you get your ideas & topics from? I write like I speak, and thus I usually write about things that happen around me. Too many people see stuff happen and don't proccess what it means in a larger sense, or how funny it could be. I live across the street from an alcoholic clown. When other people notice him, they say "that's kind of funny." I say, "Man, I gotta make a web page about that."How did you get started in the business? I had an internship with a hockey writer when I was 17. From there, I just started writing, posting my stuff on the web. And slowly, I started getting noticed. The cool thing about humor writing is that people constantly want to share it with their friends.Why do you do what you do? Because I'm no good at anything else. Also, it's a LOT of fun.Which piece are you most proud of? I wrote a response to the WTC attacks last year, and it was very cathartic for me. But more importantly, other people told me that it helped them cope. It's an odd thought that you can be part of someone's healing process for something that big. In it, I suggested that the trade center be rebuilt as a giant middle finger, and a few days later, those pictures started circulating. I'll always wonder if I had something to do with that.Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to be working on my 4th or 5th book by then, and writing this same column. Though I want to be doing it from New York. I like Boston, but New York is and always will be my home.Words of Advice... Don't ever let anyone tell you that your work won't be good enough, but always listen when they tell you how to make it better. Also, if someone offers you a fuzzy lifesaver, say thanks, but no thanks. |
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