The fact that you gave the man an umbrella & some money made me a bit teary…not gonna lie. If more people in this world were like you, I would probably find it harder to be depressed:)

I’m thrilled that you tried! I wish you could have gotten to the audition part - the experience would have been fantastic. I hope you have the opportunity to try again in the future.

Ben - That’s a high compliment. Thank you!

Rachel - Yeah, it would have been better if they had at least had pre-screeners.

laughingattheslut - YI really didn’t feel like I had to pee. If it had gotten bad, I could just have gone to the bathroom, but I didn’t drink much that day, so I was fine.

Woodsy Al - Thank you so much for your encouragement. Even with everything, it was a good trip. And I felt good about helping the homeless guy. Hmm…if you’re addicted to my blog, does that make me your dealer?

minijonb - Thank you!

laughingattheslut - Good point.

Andrea - Seriously! I’m gonna have to scout the place the night before!

Beth - Thank you for your kind words! And YOU are one of MY greatest blessings!

deb - Thank you!

erin - No, not this year at least.

Jay - Thanks! If that was what the entire trip was for, God and me need to have a discussion about the existance of the postal system, and how it’s easier than driving there myself. “What can brown do for you?” isn’t rhetorical!

Andy - I don’t know how the list guy did. I hope he at least stubbed his toe. I don’t have any firm plans for comedy performances anytime soon.

laughingattheslut - Woodsy Al is hilarious. We’ve performed together several times.

Woodsy Al - Thanks! My parents thought I was a treasure, too…they tried to bury me. (Ar, ar, ar.)

jaybird - Yeah, sometimes the learning curve stinks. But yeah, now I know! And knowing is half the battle. (…GI JOE!)

Kyle - Thank you! Of course, in Minneapolis, you can get arrested if you show the wrong stuff.

Fran - No, I didn’t see him. But next time I’ll look for him! And I must say, YOU’RE way cool. Love you, too!

babybull40 - Yay for first timers! Yeah, not having to work for 3 days was pretty sweet. Josh Blue, who won last year was pretty funny. I don’t know where I’d rank on the funny scale, especially since I’m newer to this craft than some. But thanks for your confidence in me!

My brother said it was a good thing that his momma didn’t name him Ennis.