Tom Green Day

Monday March 10th, 2008 - Chicago, IL

Yet another manic Monday. Lots of the usual stuff going on but it was also the one year anniversary of my friend Tom Green’s passing. It’s also his birthday. I’m not exactly sure of the day he passed but that’s when I heard about it. I’m still sad and angry about it and it was in my thoughts the entire day. Tom was truly a wonderful friend and a major talent.

Supposedly the Pisces of the world are the old souls and we have been here before. I am one as was Tom as are a lot of my friends. I wonder if it’s true? If it is, why do we have to keep coming back here? Are we that stupid we can’t learn all our lessons in one lifetime?

I’m hoping Tom is in a much better place and I hope he has finally passed his tests. I for one do not wish to come back to this planet and when I’m gone hopefully it’s for good. It would be torture to have to come back and grow up all over again and go through chicken pox and puberty and who knows what else? I’ve got enough problems with this lifetime.

Today was an odd day all around. I missed my train downtown to be on WLS and had a tension filled drive instead. Traffic was hellish and I got off the freeway to take a shortcut through the city and that was worse. I had to be on the air at 10:30 and I pulled up into the parking garage at 10:26. Of course the lot was full and I had to wind all the way up top.

It cost me $29 to park and then I caught the elevator down and ran around the block so I could get to the station. I have to go through security but they’re getting to know me and I was able to make it to the studio just in time to go on the air. Listeners didn’t have a clue but I sure was wound up. I really don’t like to put myself into a pressure cooker like that.

Our segment went very well today though so that’s a plus. Last week was good too and management is liking us…for now. We even got someone to sponsor us for two weeks in a row and that’s really a plus. All we need is a chance to keep doing this and get into our audience’s heads. Eventually we’re hoping it will lead to some live shows around town.

Tonight I had to host a college comedy competition at Zanies. It was Columbia College vs. Northwestern and it was sponsored by www.rooftopcomedy.com. They’re starting to become known as a place to see comedy clips on the web and I like the idea of having the college competition. The place was totally sold out and there were eight comics on a side.

I felt SO old watching the comedians and the audience but that’s how it goes. I am not a young punk anymore and I was that age and doing comedy when I started. I was of course horrible as is everyone who starts out but I had a spark in there somewhere. I saw that in a lot of the contestants tonight. I hope they stay with it because I saw some strong potential.

If nothing else I’ve got my pole in the water for a lot of things. Getting Monday hosting slots at Zanies helps pay the bills and it’s fun too. WLS is a blast as well and it’s starting to take root. That could pay off nicely. I’m still hoping to build Uranus in the near future and also put my comedy classes on line as well. I’ve got a lot to get done in one lifetime.