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03/21/2006: "Standup Philosopher"

It amazes me how many people came out to see "Narnia". They sure weren't there to see me. And it's hard to imagine that each kid has 20 or so relatives that would have come. But that's neither here nor there. I would have liked another weekend, a couple more chances to get it right. Not that it was wrong, but I think I could have done better. Friday was probably my best show, when it would be sweeter if Sunday was. But we only had 3 shots. And that's kind of neither here nor there, too.

I wonder if I have a problem accepting compliments. I'd say I do not. But compliments are a rare thing. I'd submit that what passes for compliments are more than often just polite remarks. And that's not to say there's anything wrong with that. It's much better than vicious, snarky attacks. But things like, "that was a great show", or "you did a great job", or "we decided not to cast you but you gave a really great audition", are ways for people to be nice -- which is a good thing -- but recognizing that does make it hard to sound really sincerely thankful. It seems fradulent to respond to simple pleasantries as if they were actual words of praise. But that's how civilized society works. So, allow me to say with only the faintest wink of an eye that I'm sure is unnoticeable: thank you very much.