From the monthly archives:

December 2009

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How to Stay On…
…All the Time

I make my living bringing laughter to others and I practice what I preach as often as I can. Our world is changing and becoming a more dangerous and stressful place. Because of recent events, our lives have changed in many ways. If I can bring a little laughter into a person’s day, I feel that I’ve made the world a better place. In other words, I always try to be ready with a quick comment or gag. So how do I do this? Simple

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Create a Memory and Stay Ahead of the Competition

I haven’t seen him in more than thirty-five years, and yet I still remember him like it was yesterday. He was the speaker at summer camp, talking to a bunch of restless teenagers and holding their undivided attention.
There were no magic tricks or clown skits. Yet, we happily stopped riding horses, paddling canoes, and dunking each other in the old swimming hole. How did Rich Cannon do it? How did he command our undivided attention and make himself memorable?
How about you? When you perform, do you leave a lasting memory with your audience? And why should you care?

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