Blog by Sumana Harihareswara, Changeset founder

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Comedy

28 Jan 2003, 22:16 p.m.

Observer and Observed

I'd ben preparing for this showcase night in spurts for days and days, and then I was frantically memorizing a sequence of bits. And then the emcee discombobulated me by interacting with my companion, who …

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23 Jan 2003, 22:27 p.m.

Cue Old-School Star Search Theme

Tonight I did not-too-badly at The Brain Wash, that laundromat performance venue restaurant in SF. I'd never been, but Joe fully acted as my text adventure help/hints screen. "The man over there runs comedy classes …

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20 Jan 2003, 8:50 a.m.

I'm steadily developing new material for tomorrow's A Cuppa Tea open…

I'm steadily developing new material for tomorrow's A Cuppa Tea open mic, my "showcase" performance (up to ten whole minutes!) for A Cuppa Tea next Tuesday, and of course for the Apollo Amateur Night on …

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08 Jan 2003, 8:45 a.m.

Well, I was wrong. Musharraf's still around. That's the unfortunate thing about "today in history" -- it renders your "One Year Hence" predictions awfully available for inspection. From last night: "Oh, you're going to do …

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27 Dec 2002, 1:01 a.m.

Daydreams

I find myself thinking of photos to use as headshots in case I get famous. How 'bout this one?

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22 Dec 2002, 22:08 p.m.

Lack of Interest, Ha!

People actually are asking me to put them in my group-discount list for my Apollo performance. I think I'll get 10, especially if you write me!

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18 Dec 2002, 10:35 a.m.

See, you thought that only Aaron Swartz was acknowledging my…

See, you thought that only Aaron Swartz was acknowledging my stature, on par with Leonard, in the something-or-other community. But no: evidently I'm an up-and-coming comic and, more importantly, a UC Berkeley alumna. (I get …

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16 Dec 2002, 14:30 p.m.

I made it to the Apollo Amateur Night! On…

I made it to the Apollo Amateur Night! On Friday, January 31st, I will perform at Zellerbach and get a shot at going to New York! Wow! Evidently I'm the only comic, and I get …

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15 Dec 2002, 20:02 p.m.

The Audition: Yesterday I auditioned for the Apollo Theater…

The Audition: Yesterday I auditioned for the Apollo Theater Amateur Night. Most of the other contestants were music and/or dance groups, I think. I am quite glad that I did not go over my time, …

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12 Dec 2002, 20:58 p.m.

Almost six weeks after my move, I've set up my…

Almost six weeks after my move, I've set up my computer. Caution: if you, like me, delay post-move computer set up for too long, you'll forget your password. I finally remembered, thank Filippenko. Today: made …

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