Extras is a British sitcom. The show is about Rick Gervias (Andy) who works as an Extra (background artist) and his adventures trying to become a 'real actor'. Each episode has a guest celebrity. This clip from Season 1 Episode 6 stars Patrick Stewart.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Day 2
Day 2 of the return of blog.
So far so good. As I mentioned before, some blogs will be long, some will be short and sweet. Also as mentioned before, I never really have anything planned before I blog. I just sign in and start typing. Sometimes magic flies, sometimes I shit all over the place.
I have been watching the show 'Extras' again. I watched both seasons twice in a two week period. The show is just brilliant and I highly recommend you watch it. I will post a clip above so you can get an idea of the type of comedy it is. If you don't laugh at that clip, do not watch the show.
Its hard to believe it's 2011. Next year will be my 10 year high school reunion. I am reminded of a scene from a classic movie called 'Baseketball'
The scene takes place at a house party, about 10 years after they graded.
[standing at the front door after knocking]
Coop: Hey! It's Coop and Remer.
Remer: We graduated with Britney.
Dr. Kaiser: You graduated?
Coop: Of course we graduated, cock - Beer?
[in the house]
Remer: Man this place looks like a Dockers commercial.
Coop: Oh hey, Stef!
Stephanie: Coop! Remer!
Coop: You wanna beer?
Stephanie: Oh, my God, you guys haven't changed since High School!
Coop: Oh, cool.
Stephanie: No, it isn't.
Coop: Cock. Hey, Skidmark Steve, cool. You still hangin' out, playin' Nintendo?
Skidmark Steve: Well, if you must know, I'm in my second year of med school and I'm training for the Summer Games. What are you two up to?
Coop: Just hanging out. Playing Nintendo.
I think that movie was nominated for some sort of oscar. Right Steve?
***
People say 'the grass is always greener on the other side.' Well.. that got me to thinking. Why don't we hop that fence, get over on the that grass, dump a bunch of gasoline and light it on fire. Teach that asshole to always have greener grass!
That same dude that has the greener grass is the same asshole neighbour that wakes up at 8am on a Sunday and mows his lawn. Why? Doesn't he know I'm always hungover on Sundays? What a prick.
***
Ok, that's all for now.
I'll be back.
So far so good. As I mentioned before, some blogs will be long, some will be short and sweet. Also as mentioned before, I never really have anything planned before I blog. I just sign in and start typing. Sometimes magic flies, sometimes I shit all over the place.
I have been watching the show 'Extras' again. I watched both seasons twice in a two week period. The show is just brilliant and I highly recommend you watch it. I will post a clip above so you can get an idea of the type of comedy it is. If you don't laugh at that clip, do not watch the show.
Its hard to believe it's 2011. Next year will be my 10 year high school reunion. I am reminded of a scene from a classic movie called 'Baseketball'
The scene takes place at a house party, about 10 years after they graded.
[standing at the front door after knocking]
Coop: Hey! It's Coop and Remer.
Remer: We graduated with Britney.
Dr. Kaiser: You graduated?
Coop: Of course we graduated, cock - Beer?
[in the house]
Remer: Man this place looks like a Dockers commercial.
Coop: Oh hey, Stef!
Stephanie: Coop! Remer!
Coop: You wanna beer?
Stephanie: Oh, my God, you guys haven't changed since High School!
Coop: Oh, cool.
Stephanie: No, it isn't.
Coop: Cock. Hey, Skidmark Steve, cool. You still hangin' out, playin' Nintendo?
Skidmark Steve: Well, if you must know, I'm in my second year of med school and I'm training for the Summer Games. What are you two up to?
Coop: Just hanging out. Playing Nintendo.
I think that movie was nominated for some sort of oscar. Right Steve?
***
People say 'the grass is always greener on the other side.' Well.. that got me to thinking. Why don't we hop that fence, get over on the that grass, dump a bunch of gasoline and light it on fire. Teach that asshole to always have greener grass!
That same dude that has the greener grass is the same asshole neighbour that wakes up at 8am on a Sunday and mows his lawn. Why? Doesn't he know I'm always hungover on Sundays? What a prick.
***
Ok, that's all for now.
I'll be back.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
For that happy day
Bring tea for the tillerman
Steak for the son
Wine for the woman who made the rain come
Seagulls sing your hearts away
cause while the sinners sin, the children play
Oh lord how they play and play
For that happy day, for that happy day
Steak for the son
Wine for the woman who made the rain come
Seagulls sing your hearts away
cause while the sinners sin, the children play
Oh lord how they play and play
For that happy day, for that happy day
Oh my god
Ok... So I have some explaining to do.
But first we must do a quick Q and A to answer your questions!
Q: WHY did you STOP blogging
A: Well, that is a long story. I guess you could say I have been a little 'lost' over that last while. I have indeed been battling a pretty bad case of 'depression'. On the bright side, my love for writing and comedy had not been damaged!
Q: Seriously, WHY did you stop writing???
A: I'm not really sure. Without going into too much detail, I just simply lost the desire to do ANYTHING let alone write. One of the key elements to my recovery is to go back and start the same things that made me happy before. This was one of them.
Q: Ok ok, we've heard this story before.... but how long will you be back this TIME??
A: Well, I can't answer that. Ideally I would like to write Every day. So we'll see how that goes. A wise couple told me to try and write everyday, even if its just "today is shitty". So be warned, some blogs may be lame. My bad.
***
Life is like a box of chocolates, sometimes you get the shitty flavoured toffee one and you wish you never had the chocolates to begin with. It is easy to get discouraged and throw the chocolates away. But then you realize that not all the chocolates are bad. In fact, some are rather quite tasty. Over time you adapt, remove the shitty ones and just focus on the good ones.
***
I'm sure some people out there is this world have battled depression and anxiety like myself. Its not an easy thing to go through. But thanks to love the support of some really amazing family members and friends, I feel I am on the right track.
I really don't want to talk too much about it, because that is not what this blog is about. I have had many people tell me how much they love my blog here, and I just want to you know the reason I have been unable to keep it going.
I will tell you one thing. I will not quit. The fight must go on! Finally I am starting to feel the battle is going my way.
***
LESS SAD MORE FUNNY
I was at subway recently, I asked the girl to cut my sub the old way. The V shape way instead of the slice in the middle. She looked at me and said.
I can't.
Pardon? You can't? Really? I'm pretty sure you CAN, you have the ability, you just don't want to. I asked her to pass me the bread and knife over, I'll do it myself.
I can't do that either sir.
I know one thing she can do, and that is be a bitch.
MORE TO COME, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, ALERT THE PRESS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
DA BLOG IS BACK!!!!!
But first we must do a quick Q and A to answer your questions!
Q: WHY did you STOP blogging
A: Well, that is a long story. I guess you could say I have been a little 'lost' over that last while. I have indeed been battling a pretty bad case of 'depression'. On the bright side, my love for writing and comedy had not been damaged!
Q: Seriously, WHY did you stop writing???
A: I'm not really sure. Without going into too much detail, I just simply lost the desire to do ANYTHING let alone write. One of the key elements to my recovery is to go back and start the same things that made me happy before. This was one of them.
Q: Ok ok, we've heard this story before.... but how long will you be back this TIME??
A: Well, I can't answer that. Ideally I would like to write Every day. So we'll see how that goes. A wise couple told me to try and write everyday, even if its just "today is shitty". So be warned, some blogs may be lame. My bad.
***
Life is like a box of chocolates, sometimes you get the shitty flavoured toffee one and you wish you never had the chocolates to begin with. It is easy to get discouraged and throw the chocolates away. But then you realize that not all the chocolates are bad. In fact, some are rather quite tasty. Over time you adapt, remove the shitty ones and just focus on the good ones.
***
I'm sure some people out there is this world have battled depression and anxiety like myself. Its not an easy thing to go through. But thanks to love the support of some really amazing family members and friends, I feel I am on the right track.
I really don't want to talk too much about it, because that is not what this blog is about. I have had many people tell me how much they love my blog here, and I just want to you know the reason I have been unable to keep it going.
I will tell you one thing. I will not quit. The fight must go on! Finally I am starting to feel the battle is going my way.
***
LESS SAD MORE FUNNY
I was at subway recently, I asked the girl to cut my sub the old way. The V shape way instead of the slice in the middle. She looked at me and said.
I can't.
Pardon? You can't? Really? I'm pretty sure you CAN, you have the ability, you just don't want to. I asked her to pass me the bread and knife over, I'll do it myself.
I can't do that either sir.
I know one thing she can do, and that is be a bitch.
MORE TO COME, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, ALERT THE PRESS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
DA BLOG IS BACK!!!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
You and Your Johnson
Ok kids, this is a silly one. Back in grade school, kids used the word Johnson instead of Penis. Well, this takes it too a whole new level.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Dont leave me now!
Hello friends!
Thanks to all those who took part in the June poll. Looks like everyone wants me to do Stand up and a youtube show. Well, those were the two I was going to do anyways, so Im glad you all agree :)
I know I have not posted in a while. I am moving to BC in a week, and have been doing a lot of soul searching and personal planning of my life and comedy career.
I just want to say, once I get settled in Vancouver, my blog will be a staple point to my comedy, so don't leave me now. I have generated many great stand up ideas through writing, and plan to re-read every blog I ever wrote to search for every possible joke or funny bit. I plan to use lots of this stuff one way or another in my comedy.
****
It was eight years ago this month that Ryan Conway and I moved over to Vancouver to follow our acting dreams out of high school. That is very hard to believe. It has been quite the journey for me. Although I have not had a lot of personal success in the comedy world, that does not mean I am loosing faith. In fact, I can honestly say that I am more excited and ready then ever to follow my comedy foot steps.
Time is a beautiful thing.
In the last 8 years, I learned many things about myself and this crazy world we live in. My comedic voice is growing. My desire to make people laugh is growing even faster.
The late great George Carlin said he didn't really find his comedic voice until he was in his 50s. I hope it doesn't take me THAT long, but who cares if it does. It doesn't mean I can't go out and do it now. Comedy is a muscle, and the more you exercise and use that muscle, the stronger it becomes.
I look forward to my adventures back in Vancouver. I am back to prove all who doubted me along the way wrong. I am out to prove to the world that you can never give up on your dreams. That no matter what happens in your life, positive or negative, you must strive forward and never take your eye off the prize. I am out to prove that hard work, dedication and desire will pay off.
Most of all, I am doing this for ME, my friends and my family. Without them, I would and could not do this.
I am going against the grain, off the beaten path.
My choice. My way.
The man says go to college and get a good job.
Fuck you.
The man says buy a house and have a baby.
Fuck you.
The man says you always need a back up plan in case things don't work out.
Fuck that.
My goals have and always will be that same. To make people laugh. To make them forget, even if its just for a minute, about their problems or concerns. To let people smile.
This is my gift to the world.
Don't give up on me now friends, because 8 years later, Brad is coming back to Vancouver. 8 years stronger and 8 years wiser.
Ain't nobody gunna cut me down.
Thanks to all those who took part in the June poll. Looks like everyone wants me to do Stand up and a youtube show. Well, those were the two I was going to do anyways, so Im glad you all agree :)
I know I have not posted in a while. I am moving to BC in a week, and have been doing a lot of soul searching and personal planning of my life and comedy career.
I just want to say, once I get settled in Vancouver, my blog will be a staple point to my comedy, so don't leave me now. I have generated many great stand up ideas through writing, and plan to re-read every blog I ever wrote to search for every possible joke or funny bit. I plan to use lots of this stuff one way or another in my comedy.
****
It was eight years ago this month that Ryan Conway and I moved over to Vancouver to follow our acting dreams out of high school. That is very hard to believe. It has been quite the journey for me. Although I have not had a lot of personal success in the comedy world, that does not mean I am loosing faith. In fact, I can honestly say that I am more excited and ready then ever to follow my comedy foot steps.
Time is a beautiful thing.
In the last 8 years, I learned many things about myself and this crazy world we live in. My comedic voice is growing. My desire to make people laugh is growing even faster.
The late great George Carlin said he didn't really find his comedic voice until he was in his 50s. I hope it doesn't take me THAT long, but who cares if it does. It doesn't mean I can't go out and do it now. Comedy is a muscle, and the more you exercise and use that muscle, the stronger it becomes.
I look forward to my adventures back in Vancouver. I am back to prove all who doubted me along the way wrong. I am out to prove to the world that you can never give up on your dreams. That no matter what happens in your life, positive or negative, you must strive forward and never take your eye off the prize. I am out to prove that hard work, dedication and desire will pay off.
Most of all, I am doing this for ME, my friends and my family. Without them, I would and could not do this.
I am going against the grain, off the beaten path.
My choice. My way.
The man says go to college and get a good job.
Fuck you.
The man says buy a house and have a baby.
Fuck you.
The man says you always need a back up plan in case things don't work out.
Fuck that.
My goals have and always will be that same. To make people laugh. To make them forget, even if its just for a minute, about their problems or concerns. To let people smile.
This is my gift to the world.
Don't give up on me now friends, because 8 years later, Brad is coming back to Vancouver. 8 years stronger and 8 years wiser.
Ain't nobody gunna cut me down.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
random quote
I ended my last blog with a bit from this movie.
I quote most of this on a daily basis.
Del: I know you don't I? I'm usually very good with names but I'll be damned if I haven't forgotten yours.
Neal: You stole my cab.
Del: I never stole anything in my life.
Neal: I hailed a cab on park avenue this afternoon and before I could get in it. You stole it.
Del: You're the guy who tried to get my cab. I knew I knew you! You scared the bejesus out of me. Come to think of it it was easy to get a cab during rush hour.
Neal: Forget it.
Del: I can't forget it. I am sorry. I had no idea it was your cab. Let me make it up to you. How about a nice hot dog and a beer.
Neal: No thanks.
Del: Just a hot dog then.
Neal: I'm kinda picky about what I eat.
Del: Some coffee?
Neal: No.
Del: Milk?
Neal: No.
Del: Soda?
Neal: No.
Del: Tea?
Neal: No
Del: LifeSavers?
Neal: No.
Del: Slurpee?
Neal: Sir - please.
Del: Just let me know. I'm here.
[smiles, shaking his finger at Neal]
Del: I knew I knew ya!
I quote most of this on a daily basis.
Del: I know you don't I? I'm usually very good with names but I'll be damned if I haven't forgotten yours.
Neal: You stole my cab.
Del: I never stole anything in my life.
Neal: I hailed a cab on park avenue this afternoon and before I could get in it. You stole it.
Del: You're the guy who tried to get my cab. I knew I knew you! You scared the bejesus out of me. Come to think of it it was easy to get a cab during rush hour.
Neal: Forget it.
Del: I can't forget it. I am sorry. I had no idea it was your cab. Let me make it up to you. How about a nice hot dog and a beer.
Neal: No thanks.
Del: Just a hot dog then.
Neal: I'm kinda picky about what I eat.
Del: Some coffee?
Neal: No.
Del: Milk?
Neal: No.
Del: Soda?
Neal: No.
Del: Tea?
Neal: No
Del: LifeSavers?
Neal: No.
Del: Slurpee?
Neal: Sir - please.
Del: Just let me know. I'm here.
[smiles, shaking his finger at Neal]
Del: I knew I knew ya!
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