by Paul Ogata | Dec 6, 2010 | Blog
Stand-up comedy is the ultimate of narcissism. As practitioners of the art, we demand that you not only see us and hear us, but that you pay careful attention and, most importantly, assure us that we did well. “Getting your name in lights,” as cliché as that sounds,...
by Paul Ogata | Nov 30, 2010 | Blog
See how little you know about me? I am multifaceted! Like a… thing with more than one side. In addition to being a comedian and a part-time pr0nstar, I am also a gourmet. Or is that gourmand? Not sure. Perhaps it is gourmand. What a great word. Like a combination of...
by Paul Ogata | Sep 23, 2010 | Blog
I met this guy at a show I did in Monterey at Planet Gemini. While I was having a pre-show bite to eat, the staff kept bringing over these crazy origami pieces that some dude was making next door in the club. An X-Wing, a stegosaurus and a scorpion were just some of...
by Paul Ogata | Aug 30, 2010 | Blog
Did you ever notice that life keeps coming around full circle? I’m finally back from entertaining the troops in the Middle East with some final notes on the experience. Soldiers have a long history of leaving graffiti where they served. The old “Kilroy Was Here”...
by Paul Ogata | Apr 3, 2010 | Blog
Usually, I will do a show and just collect the check. Strictly quid pro quo. I get it, show business equals show plus business. Occasionally, however, someone throws a smiley face curve ball my way and makes my day. I’m not even talking about the diva contract riders...