tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post8623255364128387259..comments2023-06-11T08:53:38.428+01:00Comments on JJ Cocker: Stand-up Comedian v Stand-up MediumJJ Cockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-52631065970895327402009-06-10T19:00:21.342+01:002009-06-10T19:00:21.342+01:00Well, I'm glad we sorted that out.Well, I'm glad we sorted that out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-63269877629588243442009-06-08T02:46:04.143+01:002009-06-08T02:46:04.143+01:00The argument for doing it would be to test ideas. ...The argument for doing it would be to test ideas. It takes a lot of work to be up there in front of an audience, and I just want to be a writer, not a performer.JJ Cockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-13547282632400909042009-06-07T09:47:12.174+01:002009-06-07T09:47:12.174+01:00No. I thought you were contemplating doing a stand...No. I thought you were contemplating doing a stand-up comedy spot. Now it seems like you're talking yourself out of the idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-37280667638457002642009-06-06T20:41:00.661+01:002009-06-06T20:41:00.661+01:00I know, and it's all part of the research proc...I know, and it's all part of the research process. You see, ultimately I wanna write, because I enjoy the creative process. I have no desire to be famous, already infamous, so my motivation to do stand-up would not be as high as a performer's. Does that make sense?JJ Cockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-88506155006885551032009-06-06T11:44:03.046+01:002009-06-06T11:44:03.046+01:00Well, you did ask.Well, you did ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-84105719805143653502009-06-03T21:37:57.357+01:002009-06-03T21:37:57.357+01:00Rather than trying a routine in church, could you ...Rather than trying a routine in church, could you arrange a social event before or after the service and give it a go then?Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-29738749032085072712009-05-27T04:03:43.817+01:002009-05-27T04:03:43.817+01:00Mister Valance... My demonstrations of communicati...Mister Valance... My demonstrations of communication with the spirit world are not meant to be a comedy act. It just happens that way, sometimes. As I said, before, in church we have to say it's an experiment, but it's certainly not for entertainment purposes. They say like attracts like, so I usually get good humoured communicators who can, shall we say, sing from the same hymn book as me. I guess the comedy is in the development and my own personal approach, not the actual demonstration or the messages I convey. <br /><br />I don’t usually remember much after a demonstration, but some things stick in my mind, especially when it adds a new translation to my dictionary. You see, when I’m working, I don’t usually physically see or hear the spirits. I tend to work more with symbols and feelings so I have to translate what I’m sensing to convey a message the person in the “audience” will hopefully understand. It’s not for me to know or understand, and I don’t pick up on anyone’s deep and darkest secrets. It can get a bit tricky sometimes, but my dictionary is growing all the time with the development process and my life experiences.<br /><br />Some of my more memorable moments on the platform include getting my bum pinched and getting a stern telling off for mentioning a certain well known phrase associated with men under the influence of too much beer. Thankfully, the latter was in a workshop and the comedy value was appreciated.<br /><br />There is no safety net in church, only faith, and I get up on the platform with no script or routine. Not really the best training ground for a stand-up comedian. <br /><br />I guess my idea is to consider how I do what I do as being the entertaining factor, and isn’t that what most comedians do… make fun of themselves?<br /><br />This opportunity arose because of a combination of coincidences and could certainly be considered a fate for an approaching rebirth. I just have to hope the birth canal has no u-bend in it.JJ Cockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-53496153152276323822009-05-25T21:16:34.950+01:002009-05-25T21:16:34.950+01:00I agree with Patsy, in the right situation I’m sur...I agree with Patsy, in the right situation I’m sure you’d breeze it, but it really does depend on your audience. A safer bet would be to experiment a little more with the comedy content in your church sessions, and see how well it’s received. There, you have the advantages of having goodwill on your side, a familiar audience and a set routine you can build on. If it goes well it’ll give you the confidence to build some more. You can’t lose, because if, at any time, you sense that you might be pushing your luck, you have a safety net – just revert to plan B and stick to the usual patter. Look at Richard Digance, who was a regular on the folk music circuit. He played it straight, until lapses into comedy set him on the road to fame. <br /><br />Jumping in at the deep end is trickier, but a wig, a bit of front, and a new ID (How about ‘Patsy’?), takes care of some of the problems. The hardest part could be adapting your material to suit your audience. I imagine a social club audience, for instance, would be more receptive to no-holds-barred send-up, than a lecture with added touches of comedy, but is that a line you’re willing to cross, and is that something you could you do comfortably?<br /><br />It’s your choice to make, but I think you should take it one step at a time and see how far you can go in your own territory first. Besides, after what you said about ‘humor,’ it would appear that very same message is written in the stars.<br /><br />Humor, of course, is an American spelling. Your reference to the ‘missing’ letter reminds of a sign often seen outside churches… ‘Ch__ch – what’s missing?’<br /><br />With that in mind JJ, I pose this question to you… ‘Humo_r – what’s missing?’<br /><br />Coincidence? Or fate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-90478993918588350292009-05-22T02:56:57.253+01:002009-05-22T02:56:57.253+01:00And a very fine critic you are, Patsy. You always ...And a very fine critic you are, Patsy. You always give very helpful constructive advice, which is much appreciated.<br /><br />Today my cookie says: "Your pursuit of happiness is an endless trail of good humor and pleasure".<br /><br />I think there should have been a U in there! Never mind, I'll look forward to an endless trail of pleasure.JJ Cockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-89340104837192341272009-05-22T02:49:30.192+01:002009-05-22T02:49:30.192+01:00It's not the who, it's the why, Patsy. I've scared...It's not the who, it's the why, Patsy. I've scared meself witless because I'm even considering such a proposition. <br /><br />You see, my cousin made a valid point about being able to test ideas, and she's one of a few that can keep up with me in chat. Actually, thinking about it, if she wasn't under the influence, she'd probably be faster. Not that she’s got a problem or anything, but you know me, Patsy, normally I have time to go to the loo, make a brew, or read a few emails whilst waiting for most to reply. Being a woman, I can multi task and, therefore, think at the same time, but not on this occasion. <br /><br />To be honest, I’m not sure I wanna get caught up in the glare of the lights, again. Remember what happened with Mister Valance's interview? Too hot, the chocolate melted and the critics said it was too long!<br /><br />All I wanna do is write, have a house by the sea, with a hot and sexy man who'll bonk me senseless when I'm not writing. Oh... and maybe make the odd cup of tea when he's not recovering from exerting himself. Is that too much to ask?JJ Cockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685803043085433221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-16006062149331450662009-05-21T21:49:00.699+01:002009-05-21T21:49:00.699+01:00He he - my cookie today says I'd make an excellent...He he - my cookie today says I'd make an excellent critic!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1829491120334487104.post-50713976604280270752009-05-21T21:48:11.895+01:002009-05-21T21:48:11.895+01:00Do you have any control over who you make contact ...Do you have any control over who you make contact with? If it were the right bunch of people, I imagine the results could be hilarious.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com