Dave Robison

Today I am interviewing Dave Robison, a comedian born in Columbus, MS who has been doing comedy for over four years. To find out more about Dave, please visit his website.

Why did you start doing stand-up comedy?

I started performing when I was 10 years old as a ventriloquist and continued until I was married. About 4 years ago, my wife got tired of me saying "I used to do comedy", whenever I watched other comedians perform; so she told me I oughtta see if I "still had it".

Did you find anything surprising about stand-up comedy since you started?

Since I've been performing now, the only surprising thing I have found is the degree to which fellow comedians are willing to help you out. Some comedians are willing to give you every bit of advice they have in their arsenal, while others play everything close to their chest, and almost discourage you from even talking with them so that you won't become competition. But as I say this, that's not really surprising...some people are just willing to help more than others.

What was your first time performing comedy like?

Well as a kid, it was great. All the adults thought I was great, the kids sort of envied me, and for the most part, I was "hooked" knowing that applause and laughter was what I craved in life.

As a returning performer, all grown up, old, and trying to prove something to myself...I had a little self doubt and found out that not everything I thought was funny in my head was funny to an adult audience. While most "bits" worked, I was surprised by some that did not and wasn't really prepared for the outcome. You can bet I self-analyzed the hell out of my writing after that.

How about a joke?

Just recently celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary. I've been married 25 years, which means I've had sex... 24 times.

I've been married so long I can't even really come on to women anymore. I don't even think about cheating. You know? A sleazy one night stand of hot sweaty monkey love. Hooking up with a woman that would satisfy my every carnal perverted whim. ..NOPE I NEVER THINK ABOUT IT!