I just finished a performance and was driving home, carefully replaying in my head how well the show went. I was proud of myself. Suddenly, I saw flashing lights in my rear view mirror. And, well, we know what that means. The excitement I was feeling about my show suddenly turned to concern. So I quickly … Read more
The platform beneath me vibrates slightly as I’m slid into the capsule. The soft hum of machinery fills the air, steady and unchanging. The smooth, curved walls close in just inches from my face—a confined tunnel. I inhale sharply, my breath misting against the cold air that seeps from the chamber. This is it. I’m … Read more
Anyone who’s ever visited a hospital emergency room knows the drill: the excruciatingly long check-in process, the wait for triage, and then the endless anticipation of seeing the right medical staff. But I’ve discovered a surefire way to skip the line: slice open an artery—yes, even a small one—and you’ll get expedited treatment. Recently, I … Read more
I’ve been a storyteller my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are of sharing tales—not as dry recountings of facts, but as a way to entertain, connect, and sometimes make sense of the chaos of life. Over the years, these stories have found their way into my talks, lessons, performances, and even the large-scale … Read more