New York, New York, it's a Helluva Town

I went to New York City to grow as an artist.
I spent hundreds of dollars on workshop classes. I had to cover my airfare and hotel as well. The only way I could do that was to cut a deal. I'll cover the flight, if someone covers the hotel. I had a bite.
Wednesday Night, Veronica and I left on a red eye. I was excited to see everyone! ("Everyone" quickly: Kurtis-owner/teacher of sfcc, Melissa-works with Kurtis, Richie-books comics, & the other SFCC Comics: Ken, Debbie, Susan, Scotch, Jason A, Jason R, Dave C., Jeff, & Hark)

Thursday, Veronica and I get to our hotel...I'm sorry, our Hostel. I didn't pay for any of it, so at this point, I really don't have any say... We get to the room and open the door. An almost empty room. There's a small sink, and TV on a shelf too high to reach (with no remote in sight), a nightstand, and ONE bed. "Why is there only one bed?" What does your reservation say Veronica? "There should be two beds, it says I ordered a double." Um. That's the size of the bed. The SIZE of the ONE bed. Fun. Anyway.
We went to 30 Rock. We took the NBC Studio tour. It was ruined by 20 teenagers who took the tour with us.

Things the teenagers did to annoy me:

1. In line, there are pictures of celebrities who have been there. They were taking pictures of the pictures of their favorite stars.

2. They're teenagers.

3. In Studio 8H (SNL Stage) one asked, "So when did the show go from an hour to an hour & a half?" I snapped, "It's always been an hour & a half!!!" and the then tour guide piped in.

4. When they found out Shia Lebouf was hosting next week one responded, "Shia Lebouf, is like, MahLife!"

5. They're teenagers.

We then met up with some of the other comics at Kurtis' hotel (which looked like a 3 bedroom apartment).After the mingling, some of us went to the Comedy Cellar to see Dave Attell with other comics as well. Seeing the difference from SF to NYC was interesting. They handle their audiences differently. We hung out with Dave Attell and some other comics afterwards for a bit. It was cool.

Friday Morning. Workshop #1. @ Caroline's Comedy Club

I met the rest of the comic crew from SoCal. Jane, David T., & Ilene. Linda was a new teacher to everyone. Overall... she told me I needed to slow down and that I was good. Tell me something I don't know. It was fun to perform for my peers, but I didn't get anything out of it. Went to lunch with Jason A, Veronica, Ken, and David Wilmore (David's filming us for the Reality Show).

We then ventured off for cheap tickets for a broadway show. I found Orchestra seats @ $85 ea. for Young Frankenstein. SWEET!It was AWESOME!!!! So Mel Brooks. I love it when he goes Musical... I want to see Robin Hood Men in Tights next on Broadway.
Went out for some drinks. There were these two guys that were acting really lame. They told us they were in town for the draft. While talking with Jason, I told him, "Those guys could have drafted me, but they blew it." When we left the bar, Veronica & I are leaving and Jason goes to those guys, "Hey guys, have fun at your draft tomorrow, and just to let you know, you could have drafted those two girls." "WHAT?! Why are you telling me this now?!" Classic. Good night.

Saturday Morning. Workshop # 2.

The guy never showed up. The SFCC has worked with this guy before, but for some reason he didn't show. We think there was an emergency, because it doesn't seem like him to flake. We worked in Bryant Park with Kurtis and Joanie Fagan (3 Blonde Moms tour) It was fun just doing comedy in the park. With David filming, tourists thought we were "Somebody."Joanie really liked me. She said that when the 3 Blonde Moms are in town, that I could open for them. SWEET!!! That's Amazing!
Jason A., Jeff, and myself went to Toys R Us in Time Square. There's a Ferris Wheel in there and Jason & I wanted to ride it. Jeff, took pictures. We got the My Little Pony Car. YES! Jeff had this huge camera, he looked like a pedophile. We had a good time. Jason and I realized we had already accumulated a good amount of photos together. "My wife's going to look at these photos and ask, 'So how many dates did you and Kelly go on?'" We made jokes about it the rest of the trip. I am not an adulteress. Geez!!! We just joked, it's what we do!!!
We had a group dinner. I had way too many drinks for just a dinner, but OH WELL! Then David met up with me and the Jasons afterwards to film us having a night in the city. Basically, he just got shots of me taking shots. Whatever... it was fun. David's a cool guy.

Sunday Morning. Workshop #3. Show @ Gotham.

I love working with Eddie Brill. Eddie books the comedians for The David Letterman Show. He's been in stand up for almost 30 years. He's great. Class is amazing. We're just absolutely honest with each other. Eddie said my 1940s booty call joke is "Brilliantly written" I just need to work on slowing down the performance. "BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN" That's astounding to hear! I'm on the right track.
We had a show to do at Gotham Comedy Club - The #1 Comedy Club in AMERICA. Kurtis wanted to put someone strong up first... that was me. The audience was just of people there to see a specific comic. I don't know anyone in NYC, so I had no one to see me. I did fine. Everyone said I did better than I thought. I just felt like the audience felt, "I'm here to see someone that's not you, so move along." I've never been so upset about a show. I almost cried when I told Kurtis how I felt.

Jason & I went out for dinner, ice cream, and drinks. (another "date") Jason and I had a really great heart to heart. He helped me realize that I have time. I think the reason I'm not, and haven't been in a relationship with a "man friend" (as jason calls them) is because I'm SUPPOSED to work on my career. I'm supposed to be writing and performing. It's going to work out for me, I just have to stay focused. I had a hard time swallowing those thoughts Jason gave me, but it took an online article on Amy Pohler for me to Understand it. She's expecting her first baby, at 36, and she has this amazing career. Maybe I can do it all.

Monday Night. Private Tour of the Letterman Set.

It is what it sounds. Eddie showed us the Letterman set. I sat at his desk. I sat in the guests seats. I had a ball. It was amazing!

I had so much fun with the other comics. I'm really coming away with a really good friend in Jason, and more insight about my comedy.

As comics, we get up on stage and are given the opprotunity to tell the world what we think. It's a powerful position. I see so many female comics doing the same type of material. I get it! You're single, guys are stupid, dating's weird, and you have daddy issues. I get it!!! What else? I really like that about me. I have different ideas, and I feel that it seperates me from others. I believe my message is to not take everything so seriously. I point out the ridiculous in everyday life.

SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?!