As like a lot of you, I have things I want to do before I die. I have things like get married, have children, and the whatnot. But there are also two things that I have wondered to myself: What would it be like to win an Oscar or an Emmy?
Now just picture me holding either this:
Now just picture me holding either this:
Or imagine me holding one of these:
Because I do imagine myself holding one if not both of these in the future. Now some of you are saying, "Gee Richard, I don't know, it takes a special person to earn one of those trophies." To which I will replay, "Well, I guess I'm that special person." As usual during these awards seasons I start daydreaming about winning a Golden Globe or that Oscar and maybe that Emmy. However, it seemed that every year it would fade because I didn't do anything to go after those awards. But thanks to me deciding enough was enough and do something I love AND that fateful visit to Los Angeles in August 2013, this year it just seems like it's closer and closer for me to even think of considering myself nominated.
By the way you are saying right now as you are reading this "Um, but don't you have to start doing stuff to get these awards?" and the answer to that is a simple "Yep". Which I have started slowly but surely doing. Writing my first script was a start. And now starting to do open mic nights at comedy clubs and sharing the video of my performances is another good start. Oh and finding and talking to people through social media like Twitter and Google+ and Facebook who are in the industry to pick their brains is also another fine idea. Honestly I think for the first time in a long time I feel like I...belong with these people. And by "these people" I mean actors and writers and directors and whoever I can meet in the entertainment world. "These people" are going to be key to helping me reach my dream of winning these awards. Now some of you may not fall into this category. Don't worry, you are an important part to this as well: the support group. The ones who tell me "Go for it Richard, you are going to do great" or "Hey Richard good luck with that" or "When you get famous I will FINALLY get that $40 you owe me." You are a part of this as well.
Oh lord I'm off track here. Excuse me while I get back on track. There...I think I am back on track.
So here are the things I need to do before I die (and in no particular order)
By the way you are saying right now as you are reading this "Um, but don't you have to start doing stuff to get these awards?" and the answer to that is a simple "Yep". Which I have started slowly but surely doing. Writing my first script was a start. And now starting to do open mic nights at comedy clubs and sharing the video of my performances is another good start. Oh and finding and talking to people through social media like Twitter and Google+ and Facebook who are in the industry to pick their brains is also another fine idea. Honestly I think for the first time in a long time I feel like I...belong with these people. And by "these people" I mean actors and writers and directors and whoever I can meet in the entertainment world. "These people" are going to be key to helping me reach my dream of winning these awards. Now some of you may not fall into this category. Don't worry, you are an important part to this as well: the support group. The ones who tell me "Go for it Richard, you are going to do great" or "Hey Richard good luck with that" or "When you get famous I will FINALLY get that $40 you owe me." You are a part of this as well.
Oh lord I'm off track here. Excuse me while I get back on track. There...I think I am back on track.
So here are the things I need to do before I die (and in no particular order)
- Get married
- Have Kids
- WIN AN OSCAR
- WIN AN EMMY
- Have a date with Aubrey Plaza
That is what I want to do before I die. Now which comes first is either up to me and the good Lord.
Sort of curious now what YOU want to do before you die. So leave a comment about what you want to do before you die. Doesn't matter what it is. Would love to hear what you want to do before your time has passed on this planet.
Until next time, see you guys on the good side of life.
Sort of curious now what YOU want to do before you die. So leave a comment about what you want to do before you die. Doesn't matter what it is. Would love to hear what you want to do before your time has passed on this planet.
Until next time, see you guys on the good side of life.