I grew up laughing in our home. My mom always made my brother and I laugh. She is my hero and I wanted to do that. When I found out people do that for a career, I started at home just making my mom laugh. Hearing her laugh is so great! I knew if I could make my mom laugh then I could do it! She isn’t an easy person to make laugh.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mom is my best friend. She is the most supportive person I know and will ever meet. My brother is a trainer at Title Boxing and I’m a goof who tells jokes. It literally could be a sitcom.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love getting up on stage and making people laugh. I primarily perform in churches. I do theater shows once in a while but my show doesn’t change. It has to be clean enough for a church and funny enough for a club. It’s a challenge but it is worth it in the end. I just love to be able to make people forget about the world, the problems, the stress and let loose. Being able to laugh is a gift Jesus has given us. Let’s use it. I have said before, “When people are laughing and having a good time, they are prone to make better decisions.” It is true. I recently did a show in North Dakota and afterwards a lady came up to me and gave me a hug and said “THANK YOU! I needed to laugh.” Why quit when I am doing work for the Kingdom?
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
B52 HANDS DOWN! The staff and management not only provide an amazing experience but provide great food!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Lakeville for most of my life. Close to 30 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
The PM Drive thru guy at Taco Bell. Nuff said.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Burnsville. I’m low on gas…. Kidding! 😂 I would love to visit Hawaii. I need a vacation and somewhere tropical would be fun.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie: I Can Only Imagine. The Bart Millard Story.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
The only person that can tell you to give up is yourself. Surround yourself with people who want to see you excel not plateau. Vernon Howard said it “You assemble with those you resemble.” Basically, show me your friends and I’ll show you who you are.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Perform comedy in all 50 states.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
NEEDTOBREATHE or the Allman Brothers.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Former- Ben Franklin. RIP.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tim Hawkins. He is my comedy hero. We would have Burgers at B52. If Tim is unavailable I would go with Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe. I love his voice and their music.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Pan O Prog
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still being able to do comedy! I would love to be able to travel outside the U.S for shows too!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a Christian comedian who performs at churches and Theaters.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
I was in El Salvador for a mission trip and we went up a mountain to visit a church. We had a clear view from the mountain top looking all around the country and the view was breathtaking.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Fav month is August. Fav Holiday is Christmas. Fav day is Thursday – its my day off!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The number 10. Ha! I would say a good quesadilla.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Mom. She ALWAYS has my back.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh brewed coffee and a fresh cut golf course early in the morning.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, Love and Joy
