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November 28, 2007

poetry vs. comedy variety show

Attention would-be stalkers! This is where you can find me on Wednesday night...
Cheryl B. Presents
PVC: The Poetry Vs. Comedy Variety Show


PVC is not a typical poetry slam nor a regular stand-up comedy show. PVC is a battle of wits and rhymes where the stanzas and the stand-up collide.

Starring
Emcee: Carolyn Castiglia
Musical Guest: Adira Amram

Comedians
Hilary Schwartz
Reg
Marilyn Torres

Poets
Boni Joi
Sven Wechsler
Sara Gutierrez

November 28th, 8PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery, NYC
$7, 1 drink minimum
www.myspace.com/pvcshow
Come and buy me a drink... or twelve.

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October 30, 2007

poetry vs. comedy variety show

Happy almost Halloween! I seem to be rebounding from my funky sinus thingamajig. In fact, I'm feeling so spry and healthy, I'll be attending tomorrow night's Poety Vs. Comedy Variety Show. Wanna come? If so, here's the info:

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Cheryl B. Presents
PVC: Poetry Vs. Comedy Variety Show
Halloween Super Show!

On October 31, don't miss these Poetry Vs. Comedy superstars as they conjure up their finest characters in this spectacular Halloween installment of the show!

October 31, 8 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery, NYC
$7, 1 drink minimum
www.myspace.com/pvcshow

STARRING:

EMCEE
Carolyn Castiglia

MUSICAL GUEST
Mindy Raf

COMEDIANS
Katina Corrao & Shawn Hollenbach
Margaret Dodge
Luke Thayer

POETS
Matt McCarthy
Livia Scott
Elon James White

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July 27, 2007

i've been careless with a delicate man

So I accidentally cupped a dude's genitals again.

Yes, again.

See, I was heading into a deli the other morning and after a quick glance over my left shoulder, it appeared that I had a clear path to the entrance. As I made my lane change, some guy attempted to pass me on the left and walked right into my arm which was vigorously swinging back and forth courtesy of my brisk, rush-hour pace.

I ended up with a fistful of fabric and just a smidge of actual pecker. I'm not sure if it was the placement of my hand or an actual lack of girth that yielded that result.

I considered diffusing the awkward situation by saying "Now turn your head and cough" but my victim did not seem the jocular type. He sort of harrumphed and then scampered off to his office cheeks all aflame. So, no hernia jokes for him.

In hindsight, I'm thinking it was an actual lack of girth.

In other news, I went to my first-ever Poetry Vs. Comedy Show, presented by the talented Cheryl B. I swung by to support Cheryl plus two of the evening's performers: Christine Hamm and Greg Walloch.

Greg and I met when we performed at last year's way gay installment of The WYSIWYG Talent Show. We chit-chatted and got caught up and I told him about the acting class I took a few months back. I even tooted my own horn a bit about my success with the various improv exercises we had to do.

As if on cue, Cheryl swooped in and asked me if I'd like to be one of the judges in the show. Instant panic on my part.

"Um, will I have say things out loud?" I asked. Seriously, I'm not sure how I even managed the question since all the moisture in my mouth had dried up. I get crazy cotton mouth when I'm nervous, you see.

I was informed that, yes, I would actually have to, you know, speak and stuff. The cotton mouth was joined by a major knot in my belly. Yet, despite the crippling fear, I agreed and took my seat next to the two other judges (both hilarious, by the way) and got down to the business of passing judgment on others.

And I had a great time doing it! I even managed to rattle off a few comments along with my scores. Although, there was one time that my mind went blank and I sort of just nose-breathed into the mic. 'Cause I'm all sorts of smooth like that. So much for my touted improv technique.

The PVC show is awesome and I seriously suggest you all go to the next one. Check out the PVC site to find out more about upcoming shows.

Thanks!

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September 23, 2005

an ode to my itty bitty titties

Someone just found my site by searching for "poems about itty bitty titties." While I'm THRILLED that I'm the in the top 10 results on Google for this search term, I do feel bad that I don't have anything of the sort on this here blog. However, it doesn't mean I can't write a homage to my less-than-bountiful boobies now, no?

So, without further ado...

An Ode to My Itty Bitty Titties
My titties are perky and really quite small.
They are as wee as the rest of me's tall.

I don't mean to disparage what the Good Lord hath made,
But mine are on par with a girl's in third grade.

But I've discovered an upside
That's rather convincing,
I can run bra-less up and down stairs
Without even wincing.

As gravity sets in
My girls won't droop down to my gut,
Unlike Dolly's,
That big-chested slut.

I also won't have chronic back pain
When I'm all old and crusty.
When others are hooked on Doan's,
I'll be glad I'm not busty.

And while other boobies are subject to catcalls and "Moooooooooo!"s,
I continue to take comfort
That I can still see my shoes.

Thank you.

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May 02, 2005

not so rosie review

So Rosie O'Donnell was on the telly last night in the positively dreadful Riding the Bus with my Sister. A big thank you to Sheila for reminding me to watch this monstrosity. Extra thanks for making me wheeze with your real-time recap.

I planned to write a review of the film but really, it left me quite speechless. So, since Rosie fancies herself a poet on her ridiculously stupid blog, I'll offer my thoughts in equally shitty fashion.

Dim the lights and make with the bongo playing, please...

Oh Rosie, Oh Rosie, Oh Rosie O
Last night's movie sucked major ass, yo

This project of yours with Ms. Andie McDowell
Caused quite the eruption deep down in my bowel

What on earth were you thinking, you big chubby dyke?
That this is the shit Emmy voters like?

In truth, your performance was crap and really quite dorky
For two whole hours I cringed and longed for sweet Corky

You shrieked and screamed and threw quite the fit
You think it's art and I think it's shit

Please go away and stopping making news
Might I suggest an Olivia Cruise?

Thank you.

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