So now you ask yourself, who am I? And what qualifies me to be your new daily sherpa? Well, I could tell you the basics: that Auggie Smith is a 14-year veteran of stand-up comedy stages who has won praise for his originality and energy. During Auggie’s set, pop culture targets ranging from the Barbie Doll to celebrity game shows are dissected, piece by piece, into intelligently written, manic rants delivered in a seamless rapid-fire style. He has crafted an honest opinionated, innovative mix of politically incorrect mass appeal, sure to be remembered and guaranteed to entertain.
Or, I could show you what others have said:
“His energetic, hysterical rants leave audiences breathless with laughter.” The Oregonian
“When Auggie Smith takes the stage, get ready for a nonstop barrage of fantastic rapid fire comedy. Auggie’s show is always filled with raw edged, intelligent laughs…The man whose cult following and comedy is quickly giving birth to a new religion.” Comedyspeak.com.
“Auggie Smith resuscitates stand-up with a dose of pop culture and jaded hip…his style will be part of a youth movement attracting younger, hipper crowds to stand-up.” Willamette Week
“Brilliant, non-stop laughs!” Seattle Times
Instead, let’s compare my life to yours. While you were in high school, wasting your time going to parties and having sex with the opposite gender, I was president of the speech team, preparing for my adult role as leader, fine tuning my skills of motivation and discipline. While you were in college, seeking enlightenment and foolishly pursuing your higher education, I was going to comedy open-mics, honing my skills as a public speaker and prophet. When you turned 23 and were planning your wedding to the first of many “soul-mates”, I was winning the Samuel Adams Comedy Competition, which included the prize of appearing on “An evening at the Improv”, my initial introduction to national exposure. A few years later when you were getting out of rehab for the first time, I was doing work on TV and radio commercials as a pitchman, selling my soul and convincing you to buy tacos and cable television. When you were in your late 20’s, I was performing at the Montreal Comedy Festival where organizers included me in 3 different showcases: New Faces, Danger Zone and the Nasty Show.
Now, a few years later, as you look at the mistakes you have made in your life, you find Aug, a national touring headliner who has just released a wildly popular DVD and CD. I think from this day forward, things are going to start working out for you.
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