Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Oprah and I Have Interviewed the Same Guy...

The title speaks volumes. That is what I kept saying over and over to myself moments after I had the privilege of interviewing legendary Keenon Ivory Wayans moments before his second stand-up show of the night at New Brunswick, NJ's very own iconic Stress Factory.  The Stress Factory has been a home and playground for the best comedy acts in the biz.
Regulars include appearances from Andrew Dice Clay, Louie Anderson, Artie Lang, Jim Bruer, etc.

Keenon Ivory Wayans is the head of the Wayans Family Dynasty.
A comedian, actor, director, writer, he is best known for hosting and creating the ground-breaking "In Living Color" series guiding comedy heavyweights through four seasons. An innovator of sketch comedy with a strong emphasis on highlighting black culture, Keenon gave some of the greatest breakout stars a chance/start in entertainment.
Names like Jamie Foxx, Jim Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and, well I mean do I need to continue name dropping?

I believe Keenon to be the revolutionary leader at a time in American culture where we had never seen this kind of credit given. A game changer to the core, I was honored to be able to sit with him and dive into the true essence of comedy and honesty.
Plus, I mean how much fun must the holidays be in that multi-talented family all noted for their artistic and comedic talents!!!




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