In my early 20’s I was a quiet guy. I had a couple flings here and there, but there weren’t that many to be honest. After a couple years in the gym, some help from a hair stylist, and an investment in some decent clothes, I could sense women starting to notice me when I walked into bars. At 25, my confidence skyrocketed when I started to get into stand-up comedy. Nothing builds confidence like standing alone on stage with a microphone in your hand.
That fall I was preparing to perform in a stand-up showcase in front of 100 people. It would easily be my biggest show and with that many seats in the crowd I wanted to fill it up with as many friends as possible to increase my chances of getting laughs. I told all my friends to invite anyone and everyone they could.