Money: The Second City vs. iO

“[Daisy’s] voice is full of money,” [Gatsby] said suddenly.

That was it. I’d never understood before. It was full of money — that was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in it, the jingle of it, the cymbals’ song of it. . . . High in a white…

What It’s Like to Go After Your Dreams and Then Wonder If You Really Want Them

I auditioned for and got into the Second City Conservatory, which is kind of like grad school for improvisers.

I Don’t Care When You’re Sick but I Still Want Sympathy When I’m Sick

Yo dudes I got sick again. Not sure if you’re aware, but being sick sucks.

I identify as a well person because I’m usually healthy and have no terminal illnesses.

How to Appreciate What You Have Before It’s Gone

Life is full of great things. Unfortunately, you don’t know what they are until they’re ripped out of your hands. It’s hard to appreciate what you have.

Tip #3: Don’t Tell Other People Your Ideas

You are the smartest, most brilliant, and most talented person in the world. You…

How to Get Grease Paint Off Your Face

Ladies and Gentleman, the clown show is over. Please go home. We had our final performance…

Tip #6: Your Thoughts Aren’t You

Sometimes I go to the grocery store and wonder why people are following me and staring. Then I think…

What Is Clowning?

On Monday, I received a certificate. I had completed 36 hours of training in the realm of clown. It was my last clowning class and the day of our show.

Our teacher said, let’s fulfill everyone’s expectation about what a clown show will be, and we did. When people walked…

The Art of Throwing Things Away

Every day, I find two things to give or throw away. I’ve been doing this for a little over a month and it’s exhilarating.

I’m going through all my clothes, my shoes, my whatever, and asking myself— does this give me joy? When was the last time I…