View all posts by beckypedigo, #comedy, #comedyboom, #comedyclubs, #hilarious, #how to become a comic, #humor, #laugh, #laughter, #stand-up, #stand-up comedy. Books. Started in Orange County, fell in with people who thought I was funny. Hi, I'm Mike Schmidt, of the Internet Schmidts. Thanks - every dollar contributed here means less time I have to dance for The Man ... unless you are The Man, in which case go ahead and hit the music. I cannot stress enough how important he is to the person/comic I’ve become. Mike’s the funniest dude in Chicago; we became friends, and he started bringing me on the road as his middle. Show the world where your loyalties lie with a fancy Timeline cover, flawlessly executed by resident 40YOB artist David Hernandez and suitable for your Facebook or Twitter page. Sports Teams. As you can see, I've also established a beachhead in the run-on sentence community. The Rule of 3 – Mike Schmidt. Michael S. Schmidt (born September 1983) is an American journalist, author, and correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, D.C. and national security contributor for MSNBC and NBC News.He covers national security and federal law enforcement and has broken several high-profile stories. It’s Becky, stand-up comic and indie author. Conor McGregor. That night changed my life. The person who showed me I could do this, could actually get onstage? I’ve done some stuff. I didn’t know for a long time. Television. First set I did was a show at a club where I bounced; did 17 minutes about cartoons and tampon commercials, thought I was the fucking Man. So underrated, so important when you’re starting in comedy; when the people who can do it, who can really go, tell you you’ve got it? I’ve never had self-discipline or a work ethic and have no interest in being told what to do; however, I’ve always had the ability to talk and make people laugh. David Lee Roth. Join Facebook to connect with Mike Schmidt and others you may know. Stand Up Comedian. Worked days in an office, got onstage every night, driving as far as 70 miles for shows: Full Moon Saloon in Encinitas, Santa Monica Improv. Cheers! Sign Up. I’ve never had self-discipline or a work ethic and have no interest in being told what to do; however, I’ve always had the ability to talk and make people laugh. Philadelphia Phillies. Mike Schmidt is on Facebook. Hi, I'm Mike Schmidt, of the Internet Schmidts. Michael Schmidt is a writer and actor, known for Funny Money (2003), Saints Row (2006) and Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (2004). Better than cash. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I watched every night, and whether he was laughing with Leno or taking apart some self-important celebrity (Hello, Marilyn vos Savant! Work. On a very special South Philly Paulcast, comedian Mike Schmidt is generous with his time and comedy wisdom No regular stage time, but won a comedy contest at a casino, then in late 1989 made my way to L.A. to stand in lines and get discovered. Michael Schmidt, Writer: Funny Money. Worked Tuesday Zoo Night; ten comics and a headliner tearing apart sold out crowds. Well, I guess that’s about it. If something makes you chortle, please let me know. Current City and Hometown. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you. or. As a teenager I found the man who shaped my personality and sense of humor: David Letterman. Started getting MC work four/five times a month, was able to watch and open for killers like Dave Parker, Shang, Tom McGillen, Jake Johannsen. When I was 18, a date took me to The Comedy Cottage in Rosemont, IL. One summer road trip to Grand Forks, ND for a week at the Westward Ho (yes, I’m bragging) we drove the eleven hours overnight, avoiding the daytime heat.Talking about what made us want to be comedians, I brought up that night at the Cottage; Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Chicago comedy scene, so I asked…, “Hey, you ever know a guy who did a Brian Keith impression?”, “Saw a guy when I was 18, fuckin’ amazing. My mom has a great sense of humor, so as a kid I was exposed to Pryor, Python, Cosby, Flip Wilson … but most importantly I found George Carlin, whose use of language fascinated me. Change ). Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He suffered no fools, was equally silly and sharp, and exposed me to irony and self-deprecation … which as a fat kid I was using to fit in, but never knew had a name. Not as much as some but more than others. Deadpool Movie. Again, lucky enough to find people who thought I was funny, including comedian Mike Toomey. I’m lazy. + Add or change photo on IMDbPro » Michael Schmidt is a writer and actor, known for Funny Money (2003), Saints Row (2006) and Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (2004). ( Log Out /  ), I knew that was how I wanted to be. If not, maybe you could kindly keep that to yourself? Cool. You may know me from my extensive work on "FUCKING HIRE ME ALREADY", a project I've been working on for the last 34 years - 26 of those years spent in the field of comedy, live and otherwise. See full bio » Still reading? Hey. Once I found out that could be a career… well, I was still unmotivated, but knew I at least had a chance. This tier gets you a personalized on-air thank you during a 40YOB podcast ... so it's very much like the dollar tier, but with three times the thank you and three times the fun. I hear it enough from the voices in my head (such assholes). I floated out of there, not only convinced comedy was something I wanted to do, but could do; I was so consumed, so energized, that I forgot the name of the performer who convinced me I could make my dream happen. They were generous with their time, and most importantly told me they thought I was funny. Took me a while to get started, I bounced around, always saying I was gonna be a comic but never doing anything about it. ( Log Out /  Once I found out that could be a career… well, I was still unmotivated, but knew I at least had a chance. And he did the bit, right there in the car. To connect with Mike, sign up for Facebook today. No places to show. On a very special South Philly Paulcast, comedian Mike Schmidt is generous with his time and comedy wisdom Yes, you can easily cancel or upgrade your pledge at any time. Michael S. Schmidt (born September 1983) is an American journalist, author, and correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, D.C. and national security contributor for MSNBC and NBC News. Among the stories was the existence of Hillary Clinton's private email account. You may know me from my extensive work on "FUCKING HIRE ME ALREADY", a project I've been working on for the last 34 years - 26 of those years spent in the field of comedy, live and otherwise. Brighter Day -A Jellyfish Story. Other. ( Log Out /  Grab a cocktail and snoop around. It had been ten years and here I was, pursuing my dream with the very person who had put me on the path. Non è possibile visualizzare una descrizione perché il sito non lo consente. Three people showed me it could be done. Music. Vampire Mob. Wheee! I’m lazy. People debate who was the best ever; for me, for the arc of his work and how it evolved, it’s Carlin. Log In. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. About Mike Schmidt. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Made the Laff Stop in Newport Beach my home club. Three people showed me it could be done. ), and absolutely floored me. Glad you’re here. I have been fortunate to earn my living doing what I love – telling stories and making people laugh, or, at least trying. As you can see, I've also established a beachhead in the run-on sentence community. Movies. He was the first comic that night I viewed with true envy; not of his position, but because I admired him and wanted to be that great someday. Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. So funny, did a Brian Keith impression.”. He covers national security and federal law enforcement and has broken several high-profile stories.

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