How would you describe your comedy style?

My comedy style lends itself to self-deprecating and the mundaneness of life.

Who was your favourite comedian growing up?

It was a British comic my dad loved growing up called Peter Kay, who is from the same town my family is from in the UK and has a easy to poke fun at everyday life in a way no one else can.

Who is your favourite comedian now?

These days I love Bill Burr, and his style of hard truths.

What is your pre-show ritual?

I try to take a deep breath, and keep calm because all that adrenalin can sometimes be overwhelming so I try to keep a level head.

What is your favourite place you have performed? Why?

I love performing at Comedy Bar in both locations, it’s just such a home of Toronto Comedy.

What is your favourite bit you have written and why were you proud of it?

Some of my favourite bits are my jokes about how short I am because I was so insecure of my height growing up so being able to finally laugh about it myself is great.

What is your favourite medium for listening or finding new comics/comedians?

Hate to say it, but social media such as TikTok, just because that is the place to be for content that so many comics put their stuff online.

Tell us a joke about your city.

Toronto is the city of dreams, provided those dreams include making less than $50,000 a year.

Where can we follow you?

Instagram | TikTok

PAY IT FORWARD: Who is another local comic/comedian we should know about? 

George Rivard

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