As you can see, I've also established a beachhead in the run-on sentence community. + Add or change photo on IMDbPro » Michael Schmidt is a writer and actor, known for Funny Money (2003), Saints Row (2006) and Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (2004). Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Not as much as some but more than others. Started getting MC work four/five times a month, was able to watch and open for killers like Dave Parker, Shang, Tom McGillen, Jake Johannsen. Wheee! ), I knew that was how I wanted to be. Once I found out that could be a career… well, I was still unmotivated, but knew I at least had a chance. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Hi, I'm Mike Schmidt, of the Internet Schmidts. I mainly sat there stewing, envious, sure I could do what these guys were doing … until a comedian went up and did a series of sharp jokes, off-brand impressions (Brian Keith! Again, lucky enough to find people who thought I was funny, including comedian Mike Toomey. Stand Up Comedian. Join Facebook to connect with Mike Schmidt and others you may know. That night changed my life. I cannot stress enough how important he is to the person/comic I’ve become. Michael S. Schmidt (born September 1983) is an American journalist, author, and correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, D.C. and national security contributor for MSNBC and NBC News. Conor McGregor. He suffered no fools, was equally silly and sharp, and exposed me to irony and self-deprecation … which as a fat kid I was using to fit in, but never knew had a name. I’ve never had self-discipline or a work ethic and have no interest in being told what to do; however, I’ve always had the ability to talk and make people laugh. or. ( Log Out /  I’m lazy. Music. No regular stage time, but won a comedy contest at a casino, then in late 1989 made my way to L.A. to stand in lines and get discovered. Michael Schmidt is a writer and actor, known for Funny Money (2003), Saints Row (2006) and Cheap Seats: Without Ron Parker (2004). See full bio » How I Became a Stand-up Comic or Died Trying, Part blog, part essay, part rambling thought. ), and absolutely floored me. He was the first comic that night I viewed with true envy; not of his position, but because I admired him and wanted to be that great someday. This tier gets you a personalized on-air thank you during a 40YOB podcast ... so it's very much like the dollar tier, but with three times the thank you and three times the fun. Made the Laff Stop in Newport Beach my home club. Worked Tuesday Zoo Night; ten comics and a headliner tearing apart sold out crowds. Show the world where your loyalties lie with a fancy Timeline cover, flawlessly executed by resident 40YOB artist David Hernandez and suitable for your Facebook or Twitter page. Books. Cheers! On a very special South Philly Paulcast, comedian Mike Schmidt is generous with his time and comedy wisdom Started in Orange County, fell in with people who thought I was funny. Work. So funny, did a Brian Keith impression.”. Athletes . You may know me from my extensive work on "FUCKING HIRE ME ALREADY", a project I've been working on for the last 34 years - 26 of those years spent in the field of comedy, live and otherwise. He covers national security and federal law enforcement and has broken several high-profile stories. Current City and Hometown. Three people showed me it could be done. To connect with Mike, sign up for Facebook today. ( Log Out /  I have been fortunate to earn my living doing what I love – telling stories and making people laugh, or, at least trying. So underrated, so important when you’re starting in comedy; when the people who can do it, who can really go, tell you you’ve got it? ( Log Out /  Michael Schmidt, Writer: Funny Money. Well, I guess that’s about it. The person who showed me I could do this, could actually get onstage? Once I found out that could be a career… well, I was still unmotivated, but knew I at least had a chance. His early records were miracles, while the later stuff – filled with anger and cynicism, but always funny – resonated strongly with me. By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you're becoming an active participant in their creative process. Moved from Chicago to L.A. to Lake Tahoe, where I finally found the balls to get onstage. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.

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