I performed at a great cocktail party last night. One of the reasons it was so wonderful was the fact that both of the hosts understand a basic human truth that few people really understand. You have to play well with the other children. Of course another reason the gig was so super was they had pineapple-chicken skewers. Food? Yes. Food on a stick? HELL YES.
When you really think about it. The most successful people are the ones who surround themselves with the best support system. Butch had his Sundance. Okay bad example. That didn't end well. Bush had his architect. Okay. That didn't turn out too well for the American people. But you get what I mean.
The entertainment industry even uses it as a formula for a successful show. Look at Jerry Seinfeld's show. It's called an orbit show. This is where the guy with his name on the door get orbited around by other crazy characters who raise the entertainment value of the show. It is a hit. Because there is something for everyone. Some people like Elaine. Some people like Kramer. But the show is called Seinfeld. Get it?
Well my two friends who made the chicken skewers do. They connect people. They root for people. They want people to do well around them. Because then they in turn do well. They share. They do all the things that our moms tried to tech us in the sandbox. I'm lucky they share their pale with me.
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Michelle Tomko's comedy is a fervent blend of tomboy sensibilities courtesy of the older brothers she grew up with in the Midwest and the barrage of perimenopausal chaos the East Coast world has heaped upon her. She pulls her humor from everyday observations and classic stories of family, travel, pets, and adversity. With razor-sharp crowd work and improvisational skills to the rock-solid timing of a veteran performer, Michelle’s act is not to be missed!