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How to Gain the Perspective That Only Comes with Age

September 02, 2024 by Scott Meyer

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Note from Missy: Scott’s taking a week off next week; back September 16!

September 02, 2024 /Scott Meyer
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How to Choose a Souvenir

June 17, 2024 by Scott Meyer

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June 17, 2024 /Scott Meyer
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How to "Riff" on an Idea

June 28, 2017 by Scott Meyer

I don’t know when comedians started using the word “riff.” I’m certain that it stems from some stand-up comics’ delusional wish to be seen as the jazz musicians of comedy. Just like some other stand-up comics claim to be the fighter pilots of comedy.

Those are both things I had more than one comedian say to me over the course of my comedy career.

Whenever somebody tells you they’re the “something much cooler” of “whatever it is that they actually are,” it’s indicative of a serious self-esteem problem. Take it from someone who grew up near Yakima, the town that calls itself “The Palm Springs of Washington.”

Hey, by the way, my latest book, Run Program, is out now! It's a book about a rogue AI that has the intelligence of a child. You might think that would make the AI less dangerous, but you'd be wrong. Anyway, I'm quite proud of it. Please check it out, if you have a chance.

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June 28, 2017 /Scott Meyer
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