“historic,” anyway? Would you call a brand-new restaurant Ye Olde T.G.I. Friday’s? I think not.
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April 10
—
Palace Theatre, Columbus, Ohio
Had a splendid show at the Palace Theatre and then back to my hotel room to get some rest. I am getting so used to living in hotels now. They’re like a second home to me. I’m trying to organize a block party on my floor, but so far no one has responded to my flyer …
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April 15
—
Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa
.
Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve had a home-cooked meal? When you’re on the road you eat every meal out. Every one. All I want to do is make myself a tuna melt and eat it standing up in my kitchen. I almost never order room service when I’m touring because it’s hard to justify eating a $10 boiled egg.
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April 20
—
Symphony Hall, Atlanta, Ga
.
It’s so nice to be back in the South, back on familiar turf. Atlanta is one of the friendliest towns around. Everything is “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am.” My favorite is “y’all” (which I still use). It’s such an economical way to talk. “Y’all goin’?” is so much easier to say than, “Are you presently considering departing?”
Went to a Krispy Kreme donuts. The woman behind the counter was amazingly pleasant. In L.A. if you go into a store it’s never like that. At the end of a purchase you say, “Thank you for letting me shop in your store.” To which the shop person usually replies, with a shrug, “Whatever.”
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April 26-
—
Massey Hall, Toronto, Ont
.
Well, back on the plane again. Being in a different city every night is getting kinda wearing. So much packing and unpacking. By the time I’ve put everything away it’s time to pack it back up and go.
I do make sure to keep each room I stay in neat and tidy. The whole “trashing” thing isn’t really my style. Instead I like to leave a little something behind to make the room just a bit nicer. Sometimes I leave a houseplant. Or, as I did in my hotel in Toronto, I repainted the bathroom. I chose a charming French Blue, which I then “ragged” over with a vibrant Sunburst Yellow. I sure hope the hotel management appreciates it.
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April27
—
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
.
I’ve been on the road now for almost two full months and today I finally got around to writing some postcards. Now if I just had time to get stamps … Maybe I’ll get them when I’m back in Los Angeles.
I wanted to see the Andy Warhol Museum (he was born in Pittsburgh) but didn’t have time, so I just popped into a local supermarket and contemplated the Campbell’s Soup section. It was the best I could do.
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April 28
—
State Theatre, New Brunswick, N.J
.
The show was sold out—what a great night! Next stop is New York City to tape my HBO special at the Beacon Theatre.
The next time I write I’ll be in NYC , “the city that never sleeps.” I’m a tiny bit concerned because I don’t want my audience to be sleepy. I need them to be alert and on top of their game. I hope New York takes a nap before my show.
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May 1-2
—
Beacon Theatre, New York, N.Y
.
Just finished taping the show for HBO at the Beacon Theatre. Before the show I had a meeting with the director from HBO . The man has incredible insight into his craft. When I asked him, “What’s my motivation?” he thought for a moment and then responded simply, but with great conviction, “Be funny.” Let me tell you, those are two powerfully inspiring words. Well, actually his complete answer was, “Look, I don’t have time for this. It’s a stand-up show, right? Just be funny, for God’s sake.” But I knew what he meant.
[]
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May
I’m finally home! The tour is over and the HBO show is “in the can.” It’s hard to adjust to being in my own house after living in hotel rooms for so long. When I dial “zero” on my phone to tell the front desk that I need more towels they hang up on me. It’s weird.
[]
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April 10
—
Palace Theatre, Columbus, Ohio
Had a splendid show at the Palace Theatre and then back to my hotel room to get some rest. I am getting so used to living in hotels now. They’re like a second home to me. I’m trying to organize a block party on my floor, but so far no one has responded to my flyer …
[]
----
April 15
—
Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa
.
Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve had a home-cooked meal? When you’re on the road you eat every meal out. Every one. All I want to do is make myself a tuna melt and eat it standing up in my kitchen. I almost never order room service when I’m touring because it’s hard to justify eating a $10 boiled egg.
[]
----
April 20
—
Symphony Hall, Atlanta, Ga
.
It’s so nice to be back in the South, back on familiar turf. Atlanta is one of the friendliest towns around. Everything is “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am.” My favorite is “y’all” (which I still use). It’s such an economical way to talk. “Y’all goin’?” is so much easier to say than, “Are you presently considering departing?”
Went to a Krispy Kreme donuts. The woman behind the counter was amazingly pleasant. In L.A. if you go into a store it’s never like that. At the end of a purchase you say, “Thank you for letting me shop in your store.” To which the shop person usually replies, with a shrug, “Whatever.”
[]
----
April 26-
—
Massey Hall, Toronto, Ont
.
Well, back on the plane again. Being in a different city every night is getting kinda wearing. So much packing and unpacking. By the time I’ve put everything away it’s time to pack it back up and go.
I do make sure to keep each room I stay in neat and tidy. The whole “trashing” thing isn’t really my style. Instead I like to leave a little something behind to make the room just a bit nicer. Sometimes I leave a houseplant. Or, as I did in my hotel in Toronto, I repainted the bathroom. I chose a charming French Blue, which I then “ragged” over with a vibrant Sunburst Yellow. I sure hope the hotel management appreciates it.
[]
----
April27
—
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh, Pa
.
I’ve been on the road now for almost two full months and today I finally got around to writing some postcards. Now if I just had time to get stamps … Maybe I’ll get them when I’m back in Los Angeles.
I wanted to see the Andy Warhol Museum (he was born in Pittsburgh) but didn’t have time, so I just popped into a local supermarket and contemplated the Campbell’s Soup section. It was the best I could do.
[]
----
April 28
—
State Theatre, New Brunswick, N.J
.
The show was sold out—what a great night! Next stop is New York City to tape my HBO special at the Beacon Theatre.
The next time I write I’ll be in NYC , “the city that never sleeps.” I’m a tiny bit concerned because I don’t want my audience to be sleepy. I need them to be alert and on top of their game. I hope New York takes a nap before my show.
[]
----
May 1-2
—
Beacon Theatre, New York, N.Y
.
Just finished taping the show for HBO at the Beacon Theatre. Before the show I had a meeting with the director from HBO . The man has incredible insight into his craft. When I asked him, “What’s my motivation?” he thought for a moment and then responded simply, but with great conviction, “Be funny.” Let me tell you, those are two powerfully inspiring words. Well, actually his complete answer was, “Look, I don’t have time for this. It’s a stand-up show, right? Just be funny, for God’s sake.” But I knew what he meant.
[]
----
May
I’m finally home! The tour is over and the HBO show is “in the can.” It’s hard to adjust to being in my own house after living in hotel rooms for so long. When I dial “zero” on my phone to tell the front desk that I need more towels they hang up on me. It’s weird.
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