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Rosana S's avatar

something to do with 'you are who you hang out with'? I can't remember where I read this...possibly Napoleon Hill if that was his name

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Paige Gardner's avatar

I follow so many good SubStacks, but yours just has to be my favorite. It’s a goddamn delight.

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Rosana S's avatar

thank you Paige. I would like to quote 'goddamn delight' if I may ever need a review from a reader!

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Kevin Maher's avatar

It’s a keeper. 😂

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T. D. Wolf's avatar

“…you should always pick friends who are more successful than you.”

What the? No no No! What rationale could there possibly be for that?

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Nick Buchheit's avatar

This was enjoyable and it resonanted.

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Rosana S's avatar

ah that's lovely to hear. Thanks Nick (glad I'm not alone, also)

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Kevin Maher's avatar

I’d take Art before Rambo ‘the snake’ Monologue any Monday of the week!

Funny as feck, Rosana.

Thanks!

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Rosana S's avatar

Thank you Kevin! Very kind of you to say

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Kevin Maher's avatar

The pleasure was mine, Rosana.

From the pasta saga, to the shortbread with Art and his homemade card. Witty observations all around.

There’s a book to be written about the comedy circuits.

Why not have your name on its cover?

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Rosana S's avatar

ha ha, a book would be lovely Kevin. Not sure how much commercial mainstream value there would be in talking about stand ups and their failures but I could be wrong

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Kevin Maher's avatar

It’s a niche market. Surely?!😆

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You depict Art as a sad case here, Rosana -- a man who pretends to be a friend, but really just needs someone to insult so he can feel good about himself. I am not at all sure he is the kind of "friend" you need. The world of stand-up is hard enough. Anyway, I may be missing the mark here, but for some reason I am mystified by this relationship.

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Rosana S's avatar

you are very right Sharron (I think you mean 'Rambo'). I'm exaggerating here and possibly would not count him as friend at all but it covers my generally ambiguous feelings about some 'friendly' comedy acquaintances. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment :)

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Andy Carter's avatar

This is class. You’re a wonderfully funny writer!

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Rosana S's avatar

Thank you Andy, very kind.

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Rosana S's avatar

thanks Maureen. That's kind of you to say :)

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Kevin Maher's avatar

Again, it’s true. It’s a great piece of insightful, funny observations. goddamit delight! To read!

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