Who knew Vinny Guadagnino could do more than just fist pump down the shore?
Vinny is turning into a bit of a renaissance man as he is perfecting his credibility and poking fun at his humble start on breakout MTV reality show Jersey Shore.
While many of his cast mates have moved on to bigger and better, some have fizzled, others make headlines, he is taking his next steps seriously to establish an identity in the entertainment industry.
From best selling author of Control The Crazy, to a short stint interviewing celebrities on The Show With Vinny, his improv classes with the well-known Upright Citizens Brigade have lead him to the live stage performing stand-up down the shore where it all began.
I not only caught the show and a glimpse into his great potential if he chooses to embrace the comedy bug full throttle, but I was also able to sit down one on one with him to discuss this seemingly out of the blue venture.
"It only seems to be random for other people because they have no idea I have been doing improv for about 5 years now. I absolutely love it. I take acting classes and scene study and I'm just now getting myself out there" says Vinny.
When I played catch up with Vinny on what he has been up to and why he has turned to comedy, I was not only intrigued by his choices but humbled by his responses.
He really seemed to have a solid understanding and appreciation for his current notoriety.
Vinny opened up about the last couple years and what his main focus has been...
"Honestly, right now I am just trying to educate myself in every facet of entertainment. Being on a hit TV show has def. blessed me with a lot of opportunities that I would not have gotten. But when I walk in, I want to have the credentials to back it up and feel like I have earned it."
Jessica: Well, I'm not just tootin' your horn here, but I must say, your a funny guy. I follow stand up and I was really curious when I saw you were a part of this show. What kind of reactions have you been getting?
Vinny: Since no one really knew how involved I have been with improv, people are def. shocked at first! They either make a joke of it, make fun of the Jersey Shore, and/or question my capabilities. Trick is I try and address those issues in the beginning and not take myself to seriously. Then on the other hand you have people that really do expect a lot from me. When I hit the stage they want me to live up to some Louis CK standard. But the man has been perfecting this for 40 years. I have been on stage maybe 20 times so far. Trust me I know what I am up against. I also know how lucky I am. I get paid to play pretend and entertain!
Vinny Guadagnino hosted alongside Uncle Vinnie's regulars Ryan Maher, Liz Russo, and Anthony Didomenico. Everyone was absolutely hysterical and the perfect way to end my week with some uncontrollable laughter- ME
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