March 2010
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Callbacks III
Hi, nerds. I’m still thinking: It’s such a dumb way to feel, but I am sometimes intimidated (maybe not the right word…it’s more of an adoration-induced shyness) of certain improvisers. We’ve all been there, right?
Everyone’s had a moment when they’ve wanted to be cool around someone they find cool. I felt (and still sometimes still feel) like I have to “prove” my “worth” through performance...
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Callbacks II
I’ve drunkenly admitted this at two (2) parties at Shaun’s house now, but I mean it: More than wanting to be on a Harold Team, more than wanting to be recognized for being funny, I really really want to be friends with you people. I admire you all a whole lot and I think you’re swell. What else? I have more on my mind, but now’s not the time. Work work work!
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Callbacks
I’m at work. I have a lot so say (like congratulations!), but I can’t spend a lot of time typing on my iPod. I think I’d be more comfortable talking to you about it in person anyways. I think my experience with the anxiety of my very first callback was summed up very poetically during my 1st beat in my Harold. I played a wimpy nervous kid being pushed around by a big chess nerd. Near the end, I...
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Anonymous asked: Who is your favorite comedian? Anyone still going at it give you inspiration?
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http://failin.gs/profile/robotriley →
Sort of like Formspring or questions on Tumblr, but just for straight up criticizing people. I am excited and scared. This could be a fun eye opener or it could get real ugly. Probably one, then the other very soon after. Hit me.
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danceswithwhitegirls asked: You meet a wizard in downtown Chicago. The wizard tells you he can make you more attractive if you pay him money. When you ask how this process works, the wizard points to a random person on the street. You look at this random stranger. The wizard says, "I will now make them a dollar more attractive." He waves his magic wand. Ostensibly, this person does not change at all; as far as you...
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Anonymous asked: Where are you intern-ing at?
After 40 years in Hollywood, Jack Palance finally got a best supporting actor...
– The Huffington Post.
Looks like I have a DVD to add to my queue.
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Anonymous asked: If you could take over any country in the world, which one would you choose?
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Anonymous asked: do people ever recognize you?
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burnla asked: k so I fully expect to see you on SNL someday
then i can be a total fucking hipster about it like "WE LIKED HIM BACK WHEN HE WAS ROBOT RILEY DOING MUSTACHE WATER ON YOUTUBE"
also east bay, represent
then i can be a total fucking hipster about it like "WE LIKED HIM BACK WHEN HE WAS ROBOT RILEY DOING MUSTACHE WATER ON YOUTUBE"
also east bay, represent
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Anonymous asked: you should cut your hair shorter, to how it was before... no question, just do it
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February 2010
This year, I decided to write very short reviews of each movie I watch. They can be read here.
February
(Chronological)
In the Loop
Shine a Light
Stripes
Moon
Amélie
Justice: A Cross the Universe
Best movie I had never seen before: Amélie
Best movie I had already seen: N/A
Most pleasant surprise: Tie Between Moon and Justice: A Cross the Universe
Biggest disappointment:...