Combatting the Anxiety-Riddled Side Effects of Attempting Wild Feats of Awesome
Find a happy place. Find a happy place. Today it has happened. A wave of panic has hit the shore of my being, leaving seaweed trails of...
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Obligatory Blog
My very occasionally updated thoughts that need to be expressed, and don't belong elsewhere.
- Jan 26, 2012
Why I am Particularly Stoked About This Year’s Oscar Nominees…
My director, mentor and friend, Gary Austin. I was absolutely delighted to discover this evening that 5 (count em, FIVE) Oscar nominees...
- Dec 13, 2011
5 Things Going On Right Now
I just have one thing to say about this Gypsy camper van. AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!!!!! Image found on Pinterest. So… Two words. School Holidays....
- Dec 5, 2011
2012 Goals and other Shiny Things
Goals. Yes, I know, I know, carrying on from my last post about the year that’s been, clearly I have absolutely NO lightbulbs going off...
- Oct 5, 2011
Melbourne Fringe: Touring With a Toddler Installment 7: Gaining Perspective
My point of view post-show, waiting for the train home. Today I finally gained the perspective I’ve been looking for. This was in no...
- Oct 2, 2011
Melbourne Fringe: Touring with a Toddler Installment 5: A Turning Point
Today the weather finally changed. From this: Rain, rain, go away, come again...when the Fringe is over! To this: More of this, pretty...
- Sep 28, 2011
Melbourne Fringe: Touring With a Toddler Installment 2: Opening Night
Just one of many beautiful sights at my show's venue, Revolt Melbourne. As I type this I am trying to oversee, with very little success,...
- Aug 11, 2011
“Putting the Family Last.” (WARNING: Major Rant Ahead).
FOR THE RECORD… I was a Vegetarian for 7 years. During this time, I noticed an interesting, if slightly irritating, phenomena. When...
- Aug 3, 2011
Top 7 Moments of the LA trip
Above: The Hollywood sign as viewed from the Second City headquarters. Comedic tears ensued. Well, it’s done. WOW. The highlights, in no...
- Jul 14, 2011
Why Jealousy Sucks Hairy Buttocks: (Or “The Hole in The Green Eye”)
Jealousy sucks hairy buttocks. Yes, you heard me. Hairy ones. I include my own in that statement, by the way (my jealousy, not my...
- Jul 12, 2011
FAQ on the LA trip!
How long are you going for? 2 weeks! What exactly will you be doing while you’re there? I’m gonna be doing a tailor-made residency...
- Jul 6, 2011
Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Fringe and Los Angeles (or, WHAT A MONTH!)
Adelaide was beyond amazing and already I’m gearing myself up for Melbourne Fringe Festival. AGH! So excited. After such a lovely run at...
- Jun 28, 2011
Radelaide Cabaret Festival: a brief debrief
Fiona O’Loughlin told me many, many moons ago that her family understood that the first couple of days after she got back home from a...
- Jun 24, 2011
Opening Night Photos!
So, I wanna gush about last night (so, so wonderful. AGH! I can’t wait to do it in Brissie!) but first I’ve gotta tell you about my...
- Jun 22, 2011
Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival: day 1
I am here! Yes! In Adelaide! This is nothing short of a miracle as this time yesterday, it looked likely that flights would be canceled...
- Jun 10, 2011
The Road Less Travelled: Will the Money Follow?
A study into business school graduates tracked the careers of 1500 people from 1960-1980. The graduates were grouped into two...
- May 22, 2011
Conan O’Brien’s Burning Building Approach to Getting Stuff Done
A friend asked me a couple of days ago what my advice would be about putting on a show. I almost instantly launched into a rant about...
- May 9, 2011
Delusion, Entitlement, Belief and Taking the Time To Get Good
Oh heavens. Several of the comments on my past coupla posts are inspiring me so ridiculously much, I could possibly start another blog...
- May 6, 2011
Part Two of the “Five Things I Need to Change Round Here” Series
Part Two: “Getting a New Morning Routine” Again, inspired by a recent blog post by Sarah Wilson (my fave lifehacking blogger by a long...
- Apr 21, 2011
“Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story”
Last night, butterflies fluttered. Tears rolled. And my marriage improved. All in the name of this here doco which I picked up for a tidy...
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