Reflecting on his journey from being a grad student in computer science to embracing varied roles like a stand-up comedian, a hedge fund manager, a podcast host, and a father, James shares the significance of saying 'yes' to experiences and following one's curiosity. James provides comforting advice, stating it's normal not to have it all figured out in your early twenties, and emphasizes the value of embracing experiences and increasing the surface area of luck. TICKETS: $22 advance, $25 day of show Penguins, (319) 362-8133 or Penguinscomedyclub.In this insightful episode of "Ask Altucher," James delves into a pivotal query from a recent college graduate, seeking wisdom on navigating life and career paths in the uncertain times of early adulthood. WHERE: Penguins Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. Fortunately, there's enough crazy people out there for me to have a career.”
He's crazy, and crazy is more fun to impersonate. 'That's why I like impersonating someone like Tracy Morgan. 'Many of today's celebrities have what you would call a normal voice,” Gass said. Many of his impressions are from a prior generation, including Kinison, Al Pacino and Walken and have a unique voice. 'I used to do impersonations for them without using my voice,” he said. Gass was born into a family where his mother, father and sister were deaf. After I joked about that, Gene told me that he could actually market a Kiss toilet and it's not a bad idea.”
I told him you could sit down and listen to (the Kiss song) ‘Deuce' while you're taking care of business. I pulled out a New Kids on the Block lunch box and crossed out New Kids and wrote Kiss on it. 'I told him that I'm the real Gene Simmons and I'll prove it by trying to sell him something. 'I went on Howard Stern when he was on and I impersonated him,” Gass said. Simmons was even inspired by a Gass joke. He told me there were times when his father wanted to kill me.” 'His son (Nick Simmons) told me that Gene is finally good about laughing at himself. 'It wasn't that way at first but now he's cool with it,” Gass said. Kiss vocalist-bassist and entrepreneur Gene Simmons, who can be very serious, loves Gass' impression of him. 'You know why that is, is because they think you're taking a piece of their soul,” Baldwin said.īut some personalities believe Gass' work is flattering. You're talented, good for you.' Man, Walken was clearly annoyed.”Īlec Baldwin, who does his fair share of impressions, told Gass why some entertainers aren't keen about being impersonated. '(Comic-actor) Richard Belzer tried to get me to do Walken in front of Walken and I did it. 'I had dinner with Christopher Walken and he hated me,” Gass said. I'm ready to return.”Įxpect Gass, who does spot-on takes of the late comic Sam Kinison and iconic actor Christopher Walken, to deliver a number of celebrity impressions and detailed stories about those he impersonates. It's been more than 15 years since I've played the club. 'I won't be that far from Penguins,” Gass said. The Slipknot frontman is performing in Dubuque. Opening for Iowa's most famous metal recording artist - Corey Taylor of Slipknot - is the reason Gass is making his long awaited return to Cedar Rapids on April 26. I start making jokes and before they know it I say, ‘Are you ready for the show?' The guys in the bands I've opened for have gotten texts from friends saying, ‘Your sound man is hilarious.'”
'When I open for all of these metal bands, I don't say that I'm a comedian I say, ‘I'm Craig, Metallica's sound man and I have some important announcements to make.' Everything I say is crap. However, Gass had a different approach than Clay, who was a massive star when he warmed up the crowd before Guns N' Roses took the stage. 'It was awesome,” Gass said by phone from Chicago.
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