The Funniest Person in Austin contest is over. The contest that I stayed in Austin to do (while saving as much as I could) has come and gone. Although I reached one of my goals (finals), I didn’t reach my ultimate goal (third place), and so I’m packing a lunch and heading to New York City with an adjusted perspective.

However, I didn’t move to Austin for a contest. No, I moved here to escape doom. It was a life or death or San Antonio situation. I was nervous (me?), moving in haste, I had absolutely no idea what I was in for and I also had zero self-awareness. Evacuating from a place like New Orleans to a new town with a girlfriend and no plan is a dizzying experience when you’re as ignorant as I was. Despite all that, what I gained from my 6+ year sojourn (google it) in Austin amounted to much more than any title or monetary prize. (In fact, it amounted to no money at all!) 

It took me a while, but I grew to really love this town. Austin has warmth, it has comfort, it’s full of creative people and delicious food and of course has a thriving music scene. It’s the festival capital of the world. Austin literally just wants to have fun. Back in New Orleans, I was bad at having fun if the situation wasn’t exactly perfect. Now, the situation doesn’t really matter. Hey, I love fun now! How ‘bout that!

All of the amazing comedy I’ve encountered here was also an incredible surprise. Holy Hell, what a great scene this town has. It’s ever growing, shape-shifting, never predictable and wonderfully self-nurturing. Austin doesn’t wait around for shit; it creates new stuff constantly. See? fun! More importantly, this town whipped me into shape and as a result I’m a 100% better comedian now than I was almost seven years ago. I’m really gonna miss all the friends I made here, but I’m sure I’ll see yall soon.

If you like to see me perform these are my remaining shows:

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Friday, May 25th - Coldtowne Theater - Farewell Shows! 8 & 10pm - This is the last time I’ll be headlining in Austin, please come out and have a good time. Each show has a super-funny lineup and both shows are $5 and the theater is BYOB, which rules.

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Hope to see you lovely people before I go, and thanks for the great time, Austin!