If you had asked me in 2001, 2004, or even 2009, “Adam, what are you going to be doing in 2011?” my answer may have been something about having kids, running my business, being a part of a solid relationship, and just continuing down my same path.
It would not be anything about considering getting rid of the security of my life, divesting myself of the things I hold dear, and considering a potential career in comedy.
I love it, though. I think I’m good at it, and I really want to do it. I may be writing this from a place of inebriation, but that doesn’t make it any less true.
There is something fantastic about getting up on stage and saying words that make people laugh. It’s addicting and intoxicating and about a hundred kinds of awesome. It takes so much more than just writing comedy. It’s a whole other dimension of wonderful.
I don’t need support. This is something I know I can do. I feel it with every breath and with the blood rushing through my veins.
I was born to do this.
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Twitter: Amanda234
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I’m happy for you that you’ve found your purpose!
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Twitter: poppycede
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You picked up my occasional drinking habit. NICE! I hope you’re drinking lots of drinks with pineapple.
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Twitter: Blogography
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Then you should probably do that! Good luck!
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Twitter: kateanon
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Sometimes you have to take the risk Adam, especially if you believe in what you’re doing. I wish you all the best!
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Twitter: nycwatchdog
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If that’s truly what you want, be like Nike.
Just do it.
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I would argue that the inebriation makes it MORE true.
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Twitter: themuskrat
, April 5th, 2011: 9:05 AM
@Superjules, I agree.
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Twitter: sendchocolate
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Yes. You Dan do this, Adam. You are a funny Mofo. I think audiences would respond to you.
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Twitter: sendchocolate
, April 5th, 2011: 12:25 AM
CAN. can do this.
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Twitter: VerdantDude
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Shouting “Yes, I can” is often the first step. Do it to it, dude.
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Twitter: honourablehusba
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“I may be writing this from a place of inebriation, but that doesn’t make it any less true.”
Let me put it another way. You’re drunk.
If you still feel this way when you’re sober, do it.
Drink makes a man feel mighty. Yes, you can. Yes, you want to. Drink helps you get to yes.
Sober reflection: Yes, but…
As you acknowledge, it will be hard, it will be humiliating from time to time, it will cost you a lot in the short term.
But it will be exhilarating. You will be doing something few other people can. You will be making use of your talents in a way that lawyering doesn’t let you.
Sounds like you could make this decision without alcohol, Adam.
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Twitter: WWScissors
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And suddenly, Lady Gaga is singing away in my head. You’re on the right track, baby, you were born this way!
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Twitter: blondefabulous
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If you feel that strongly about it, inebriated or not, you should go for it!
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Ask Clayton about his very successful uncle who is a highly regarded lawyer- argued before the supreme court etc- who joined the circus for a few years in his younger years.
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Ask Clayton about his very successful uncle who is a highly regarded lawyer- argued before the supreme court etc- who joined the circus for a few years in his younger years.
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Heck, we all knew you were funny in High School Adam. Drunk or not, you need to go be you. Hopefully one day I’ll get to see a set.
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You will fail. And then you will die. Horribly.
Just trying to balance out the comments.
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Twitter: s_csr
, April 6th, 2011: 12:51 PM
@Grant, Now *that* was funny.
Adam should call you for some tips.
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Do it! My biggest regret in life is not chasing my dream 17 years ago when I had the chance, now it’s too late.
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YOU are exceptionally brave for going after a dream, most won’t. Live with no regrets Adam
I can’t wait to see you on stage!!!
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Twitter: MrsLoulou
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Make sure Ottawa is on the list of cities you visit when you tour North America!
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What Loukia said!
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Twitter: msmegan
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Dooo eeeet.
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Does this mean the tugging has stopped, or is it just not as strong of a tug?
This actually is a serious question.
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Definitely a good feeling. Go with it!
Fucker.
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I don’t doubt you for a second! Well, not about this anyway.
Don’t forget about us when you’re a superstar!
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Twitter: hellohahanarf
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you are good at it. i wish you much success. even if i think it was shitty of you to say you don’t need support because i think we all need support.
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Twitter: Faiqa
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“I don’t need support.”
Yes, you do. And you have it.
Drunkass.
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@Faiqa, I hit the “reply” button as if I was “liking” this comment. Damn Facebook
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Twitter: ellemmes
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I’m very excited that you’re going to live your dream! Let me know when you have tour dates in Reno so I can come see you.
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Does this mean you won’t be posting pictures of your balls on here anymore? Because ‘accidently’ showing pictures of your balls to my husband keeps me entertained. As long as he’s gullible enough to keep looking when I say, “Hey check this out!”
Otherwise I would definately go see you!
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Twitter: laurie_pooh
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You got this, Nintento!
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Twitter: Tara_R
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Good luck! You are truly a funny man, I can see you being very successful in this.
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Right on!
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Twitter: NenetteAM
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Do it, babe! And I’ll be front row centre when you come and do you thing here in Winnipeg.
You better come here.
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It totally kicks ass that you know what you want to be when you grow up. And to get such a kick out of it!
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Twitter: s_csr
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Obviously you didn’t see “Funny People”….that movie showed how hard it is to get the job done.
But hey, what the hell…..I’ll support you. Just don’t lean too hard – I don’t wanna tip over.
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I hate to be this person… I will punch myself later…
“You do what you love, and fuck the rest.” ~ Little Miss Sunshine
I think this is great and It’s refreshing to see that there are still people in this world that have the guts to do what they love. A lot of people don’t want to do the work or are too afraid.
Awesome, Adam. Really Awesome.
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