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| THE RECORD: June 12, 2007
Ridgewood resident a Superman of sorts
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Times Square Comedy Club
NYC, NY
Tuesday, May 13th @ 8:00 pm - Times Square Comedy Club
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Welcome to VinceAugust.com!
Wendy Williams Comedy Experience
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Last night was one of those nights I wish I could have put in a bottle and I want to share it with my close friends and supporters.
The fact that I was told I was the only comic ever booked within one month of appearing on the Wendy Williams Show was a huge honor...but, that honor was quickly over shadowed by the fact I was slotted as the HEADLINE ACT!
Wendy had just returned from the Grammy's and wanted to leave early and had a camera man there to tape me...but, her assistant (Pam) insisted she see me live so Pam restructured the show on the spot to make me go first. The ramifications of my amazing set and success will hopefully be seen in future emails and updates.
Make no mistake, Wendy Williams Comedy Experience has the "best" crowd any comic could ever want to perform before.
Best is defined as knowing what is funny, wanting more then what they can see on Comedy Central, Def Jam, BET or wherever.
Best is defined as demanding in that they will boo you off the stage unmercifully if you are not funny.
Best in that they will not laugh or crack a smile if you are just okay.
Best in that they will give you every bit of their attention and energy if you can entertain them.
Best in that it may be a predominantly "African American" audience but they don't care if you are a white bald chubby guy from jersey, they will show you love like no other crowd as they remember your name as they shake your hand and hug you on the way out of the club and have no qualms about saying "you are one of the funniest comics I have ever seen."
Best in that even with ten plus years of experience, you will think about your set all day and prepare like for no other show.
Special thanks to Remone Davis for believing in me as an entertainer to push me onto Wendy's Show and even more thanks as a friend to make sure I was given the best possible opportunity and circumstances in which to shine. Also, special thanks to Pam who joined Remone in my corner and then took the Vince August flag from him and has been waiving it like few have done.
A special thank you to everyone who made it to the show for the benefit for the Foundation for the Education of Children with Autism (F.E.C.A.) on Monday, December 17th.
Thanks to The Laugh Factory for allowing 100% of the door proceeds to go directly to the charity. There were over 200 guests which raised over $10,000.00 between the door fee and the generosity of guests that agreed to match the door sales. This happened with only two weeks worth of promotion!!!
Thanks to comic Ryan Reiss for giving his time and an incredible performance and to Michael Destefano (not the comedian, the other one) for helping organize this event.
On Thursday, December 12, 2007 Vince August had the pleasure to perform for the troops and family members stationed at Fort Dix Military Base in New Jersey. As if that honor was not enough Vince was selected to be the closer on a show with national headliners (and friends) Rob Stapleton and Nick DiPaolo.
The show started with host Gina Brillon getting the crowd going followed by an unbelievable performance by Rob Stapleton and Ryan Reiss. It was then decided to have an intermission to prepare the crowd for the tag team finish of comedic great/radio personality Nick DiPaolo and Vince August. The show ended with Vince August leaving the stage to a standing ovation.
As if the honor of performing for the troops was not enough, all comedians received the high distinction medal "Commander's Award for Excellence." The show was recorded by the Times Square Art Center and will be sold on DVD in stores. VinceAugust.com will have more information when available. Thank you to all the troops and families at Fort Dix and Godspeed to the military.
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