Tag Archives: stand-up

A letter to my 17-year old self

This isn’t the first time I’ve written a letter to my younger self,  but after seeing the letter written by my friend (and awesome comedienne) Lauren Brown, I decided to do another one. Dear 17-year old Avitable, On Thursday, I’ll … Continue reading

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When men get sick, the world suffers

If there was ever an actual war between the genders, all the women would have to do is give men the flu. Sure, the women would get sick, too, but they’d still plan and orchestrate a battle plan, attack without … Continue reading

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You know you want to watch . . . you dirty pervert

I was at the Improv on Wednesday and had a set that I was pretty happy with. Still got quite a ways to go, but I’m getting there!

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Nine Things Women Don’t Want Men To Know

I got an email from eHarmony today with some “awesome” dating advice entitled “Nine Things Women Don’t Want Men To Know“. Are you ready for this smackdown of truthiness? I’m copying and pasting this article verbatim to share the idiocy. … Continue reading

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No, I Don’t Do Speed

Wednesday night, I had another stand-up set at the Orlando Improv. If you watch the video and compare it with the stand-up I did three weeks ago, the material is sharper, leaner, and better, but I still talk way too … Continue reading

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What do I want from comedy?

Sunday night, I was at the Orlando Improv doing an open mic night. It’s been routine now for me to spend 3-4 nights a week out at any place that offers a chance to test material and practice. Last night, … Continue reading

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My Stand Up Set. Laugh at me or with me. Either works.

On Sunday night, I was part of the Pro-Am set at the Orlando Improv, and I did a five minute set. I was nervous as all hell, but I feel like it went okay for my first time on stage, … Continue reading

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Doing comedy

When I was a junior at Spruce Creek High School in 1993, I performed in the Mr. and Mrs. Spruce Creek pageant, a talent competition.  Many of the competitors danced or sung or performed other performing arts.  I did a … Continue reading

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The one where I take a stand-up comedy class

Monday night I joined 13 other people at The Improv Orlando to start an 8-week class on stand-up comedy. I’ve been searching for a way to push some boundaries and step out of my comfort zone, and comedy seemed to … Continue reading

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Wednesday will be a good day

Because I’m going to see him!

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