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Will i ever fall in love again? Not with a person (although vacancies are open), but I am talking about something I loved doing: Comedy! Just like how you lose touch with a friend (it was always more than friendship) because you got busy in life, the love is still there; it needs to be expressed, and the first move needs to be made. I came to Mumbai with a dream of making it big in comedy and then I went to live in Panvel (for people who are not from Mumbai, it’s very far from Mumbai). That’s no excuse. I did comedy in college whenever I got the chance, but that wasn’t enough. I was not giving attention to this relationship. In simple words, comedy was expensive. I didn’t have money; I had time. I started using that time to make money, and in the process, I lost touch with comedy because I got comfortable. Not to brag or something, but to all the people who have seen me live, they have said this to me: “Don’t stop doing it; you can make it big.” And I did make a big fool out of myself. It’s been 2 years; I haven’t written a single good joke. Whenever someone asked me how’s comedy going, I said, “I am trying to get on my feet. Once I have a career and something to fall back on, then I will start again.” I don’t know if I can start again. The love is there; the courage is gone, the passion is missing. I didn’t treat something the right way that loved me. From performing in front of 5000 people to having a one-hour show in a week, that was the commitment I had for the love of comedy. I was chasing money. I have it now, but I don’t have time. Nothing exciting happens to me anymore that I can write about. It’s just slides (not even the fun ones) that too I am not fully ready to commit to. I am having some issues there that I need to resolve. Getting comfortable was the worst thing I have done to myself. The 20-year-old was doing 20 things in life just to find the one thing that I was good at. I found out the thing I am good at, but I do miss those 19 things. Maybe I am a slut and one thing is not for me. I hope I get whored out again and try things again. But I have fallen out of love, and I just ask myself, will I ever fall in love with you again? I want people to laugh at us again. Here a video of me doing impromptu set on my farewll this was the last time we were happy together.

This week the A-List spotlight is on comedian Simon Taylor. What first sparked your interest in comedy, and when did you realize it was something you wanted to pursue as a career? When I realised as a teenager that I wasn't getting any taller, I decided I would need to get funnier. I listened to comedy albums and learned improv comedy before moving into the festival circuit with solo shows of my own. Whether I had a good gig or a rough one, I always wanted to get right back on stage. You’ve travelled and performed all over the world. Outside of performing, what’s one of your favourite places you’ve visited and why? It's hard for me to travel without the opportunity to do a gig. If someone says "You should visit the Swiss Alps", I'd say "Really? Do they have comedy shows there?". If I had to choose it would be Mont Saint Michel because it's a castle on an island that made me feel like I was in Game of Thrones. Your humour is known for its relatability and observational style. How do you find ways to connect with diverse corporate audiences, whether it’s an intimate group or a large conference? I fully understand that the employees at a corporate event are still networking and are partly on-the-job. So I want to make sure my material is something they are happy to laugh at in front of colleagues. If I keep my comedy positive and playful, then everyone can feel comfortable having a laugh — even when they're sitting next to their boss. Growing up in Australia, how did your upbringing shape your sense of humour? When the Olympic Torch was run past my house as part of the 2000 Olympics, our old neighbour Beryl said "That's the torch? I saw a bigger flame on my toast this morning!" That Aussie irreverence rubbed off on me and it's still part of my comedy style today. What advice do you have for new comics looking to pursue stand-up as a career? There's no substitute for stage time. Get up at every comedy room, every night you can!

LinkedIn Friends, I need your help. I've written, voiced, and produced for Billy Graham, Merck, governments, education, and have done a fair amount of public service work since 1981. Now I'm feeling a massive pull to do work for organizations who help people, who improve the human condition. I'm not too concerned about compensation: my wish is to do good for others. We're plagued by endless division and mistrust. The one thing I can do well is to communicate persuasively with my voice. I'm a convinced believer in referrals. Can you connect me with people who use the spoken word to help others, in radio, television, video, and so forth? It's especially important now with the advent of AI speech, which does not persuade and cannot hold listener attention a tenth as well as a human being. Please take a listen to the first audio sample ("Commercial Show Reel") on my site: www.michaelholmesvoice.com. Though I've written several thousand pieces, I want to make a difference in people's lives so badly I cannot find words strong enough to get the depth of my desire across. Thanks for your consideration. MH

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Umuntu Ngubuntu Ngabantu: Because We’re All in This Comedy Together Ever heard of “Umuntu ngubuntu ngabantu”? No, it’s not the latest dance craze, nor is it a magical spell from a fantasy novel (though it might as well be). It’s a profound philosophical phrase from the Nguni Bantu, which, when translated, means “I am because we are," meaning you are who you are because of everyone else. Yes, that’s right: your annoying neighbor, your oversharing coworker, and even that one aunt who won't stop asking when you’ll settle down and find a partner! So, welcome to the collective identity comedy show where your personality is a group project, and guess what? Everyone’s got an opinion on your part. Casting Your Character In the grand theatre of life, your character is developed not in solitude but in the sitcom of society. Think of yourself as the main character in an improv act where the audience decides your following line. Growing up, you learned not to chew with your mouth open—not because it’s inherently wrong, but because Aunt Laila made that disgusted face every time you did it at family dinners. Credits Roll, But Everyone’s a Critic Ever noticed how you laugh like your mom or obsess over turning off the lights like your dad? That’s the “umuntu ngubuntu ngabantu” effect. Your every trait might as well come with a footnote—inspired by mom’s sense of humor, dad’s energy conservation paranoia, and Kareem from accounting, who has a peculiar way of organizing files that you can't help but mimic. Collective Fashion Faux Pas Let's talk fashion, shall we? That unique style you rock didn’t magically come to you in a dream. No, it was painfully sculpted through years of peer approval and societal judgment. Remember when you thought wearing dress shoes without socks was a good idea until everyone you met that day gave you "the look"? That was a fun collective decision-making process, wasn’t it? Cooking Up Personality Even your cooking style isn’t immune to communal influence. Why do you think you refuse to make spaghetti without that “secret ingredient” your mom’s best friend suggested three decades ago? Because, like a well-seasoned dish, your personality has been simmered in a broth of everyone else’s ideas, advice, and occasional unsolicited suggestions. Concluding This Episode In conclusion, the phrase “umuntu ngubuntu ngabantu” might be a mouthful, but it’s a simple reminder that whether for better or worse, the collective meddling of our connections shapes us. You aren’t just the architect of your own destiny—you’re an architectural project with too many consultants. So next time someone gives you a piece of advice, remember that it's just another brick in the quirky structure of your communal self.

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This week the spotlight is on Steph Tisdell. What motivated you to initially pursue a career in comedy & what was your favourite or most rewarding part of your stand-up career? After I realised I could actually pursue comedy as a career, I thought it was the perfect platform to help me broach difficult topics & speak in spaces not usually open for blackfellas. My most rewarding milestones have all been connected to Deadly Funny. I love the idea of comedy as a tool for empowerment & as a way to tell stories.   Over the past few years you have made the transition from stand-up comedian to actor, what was it like going from performing solo on stage to live audiences to performing with an ensemble cast in front of a camera? I prefer the collaborative nature of acting. I also like the ability to include black slang & sensibilities to the characters I can play. I love being able to enter spaces & be heard when I speak of the lack of POC representation. I'm passionate & courageous in speaking with productions about ways to make spaces more inclusive & diverse. There's an ease of conversation & collaboration I couldn't achieve as a solo performer. In acting, there's more agency to inform your character & to tell stories in a supportive framework.   What part of your work – whether in comedy, acting or public speaking brings you the most fulfilment? I love the opportunity to help others feel seen. I'm a sensitive & insecure person & I think art is the way to both express those feelings for the sake of cartharsis & also to connect with others who feel similarly. I just want to normalise the experiences of feeling "other."   You’ve spoken at many major corporate events. How do you tailor your performances to such diverse audiences? I didn't tailor them in the way you’d initially expect. I learned instead, to understand the way I operate & find the commonalities between myself & those I speak to. I don't tailor, per se, but instead find the authenticity in the presentation & lean into that.   What advice would you give to young Indigenous artists looking to make their mark in comedy, acting or public speaking? Start. Lean in. Find a strong black community to surround yourself with. We carry a heavy burden as public figures as we feel the weight of being representative of our people; but our people are diverse & multi-faceted & owning your lived experience is the best way to feel confident & represent authentically. As long as you're always remaining authentic & humble, you're doing the right thing for mob. In general, for anybody entering the arts, the first lesson is: leave your ego at the door. It's hard because we can get attached to the validation aspect of the job. And we need to be more aware of it than others in their careers. But staying true to you & your beliefs is the only way to ensure you can push through. #IndigenousVoices #EmpowermentThroughComedy #CorporateSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #MentalHealthAwareness #AboriginalRepresentation  

Time to wave goodbye. Here's something very few people on here will know about me... I was an actor. I trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and worked for over 15 years alongside running Bobbin Productions. For all of that time I kept each side of my life totally locked away from the other - Bobbin's clients didn't know anything about my life as an actor and the acting industry didn't know anything about Bobbin and the work I did there... or at least, that was the aim. Here's a picture of me playing writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe for a Strasbourg-based theatre company back in 2019 in the same week as we shot a huge project for the fine folks over at Backyard Cinema! Why did i do this? Somewhere in my mind I knew that people love specialists and that if either side of my life knew about the other, I would be respected less. Having a stage name helped with this - I went by Tom Grace - and for over a decade, I made a pretty good go of it! There were undoubtedly some sticky moments and times where priorities had to be questioned. But the thrill of living two totally distinct lives and, if I'm honest, the subterfuge that went with that was actually a real kick. Acting was my calling and Bobbin not only gave me the freedom to keep pursuing it but also a constant creative outlet that kept me thriving between acting gigs. I loved it with all my heart. But two things slowly crystalised: 1) I became increasingly frustrated with my unmet acting ambitions. 2) I fell madly in love with what we were building at Bobbin. Around 2 years ago the idea of waving goodbye to acting - for the first time - actually made me EXCITED. The thought had of course come to me before, but it always came with a sadness. I refused to call it a day if that day was to be a sad day. Suddenly it clicked for me. The idea of throwing my whole self into Bobbin, creating beautiful things and building a great company, made me so happy and excited. And happiness is the goal, right? So here's me taking my bow from acting. And I don't regret a thing. I'm constantly thinking about the ways that my life as an actor led me to building Bobbin into what it is today and how it informs how I approach our work with clients. - Have you ever had a secret alter ego? - What edge does your past give you? - Have you ever waved goodbye to something about yourself that has led you to where you are today? I'd love to know!