Introduction
I like to tell stories in various ways, from performing standup or improv on stage, to writing and drawing. I'm a big fan of science fiction and I'm working on some stories in that genre, but if you check out my blog, I write a lot about personal observations and political commentary and other things as well.
When I was twelve I joined improv workshops at the Vancouver Theatresports League, at a time when there weren't workshops for kids, so I learned how to perform with the adults. Which is something I'm low-key kind of proud of for some reason.
After attending the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, I went on to study animation at Vancouver Film School. Shortly after graduating, I went to Japan to work in television, creating graphics for prime time TV shows, and special effects for movies.
It was after I came to Japan that I started peforming standup, and realized I should have been doing that all along.
Currently I'm working on my second novel, putting together enough material for an hour long standup eprformance, while drawing comics and other things.
Also...
I'm originally from Vancouver, and I currently live in Tokyo. I passed the top level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, so I guess I speak Japanese.
Over the years I've been in Japan, I've done a lot of different kinds of work, including raising investment for a startup, consulting, translation, teaching workshops on teamwork and creativity, and more.
For a while I worked in IT, and I still do coding. I recently made an app using Python that I might release for download when I kill all the bugs.
When I'm not working or drawing, I'm usually exercising, or playing sports, or out exploring. I like to move, maybe because so many of my other creative interests involve sitting still for long periods. In any case, I take my health pretty seriously. My current ambition is to be able to do the splits.