As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian D Funk Tha Legend. The Sacramento, CA native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always own the laughs.
Name: D Funk Tha Legend
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Instagram: @dfunkthelegend
Years in Comedy: 20 years
Comedic Influences: DL Hugely, Dave Chappelle, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and too many others to name.
Favorite Comedy Album: Richard Pryor “This N*ggers Crazy”
Favorite Comedy Special: Richard Pryor “Live On The Sunset Strip”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Training Day
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Key & Peele
Favorite Comedic Character: Wanda from “In Living Color”
Favorite City to Perform In: Sacramento, CA
Favorite Topics to Joke About: LIFE!
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: In my opinion a mixed crowd with all ages and races is best for me.
Favorite Comedy Club: Alameda Comedy Club
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I was told by DL Hugely that I should try stand up and at first I hell no! But after a week of thinking I went to an open mic and the rest is history.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
I remember that some subjects don’t go over as well as others and never to be too confident that you will kill when you’re new to the game.
How would you describe your comedic style:
My style is an erratic and unpredictable take on life and living.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I will only write new jokes when they hit me. I never try to force anything to work.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
The comedy scene in Sacramento is rich and thriving.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
To me it all depends on individual goals. It’s up to a performer to set their own bar. I believe we all have our own path to get to where we want to be.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Mike E. Winfield, Steph Sanders, Lance Woods, BT. Kingsley, Rick Pulido, Gabriel Alexander,Shea Freeman, Mo Jones, Ricco da Great, Michael Calvin Jr, Dru Burks and many more.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
When I finally learned how to take bombing as a lesson and not a failure.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
I quickly learned how not to repeat the same mistake over and over again.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They usually want me to tell them a joke right on the spot!!!
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Well this is a difficult one because like I said we all have our own individual paths to success and where we want to be from start to finish.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
I would have to say that we as comedic talents writers and performers should get paid what we are worth. This grind would be so much easier with a little financial support.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Have Fun!
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Misunderstood”
A D Funk Fun Fact:
I started this comedic journey as a car salesman then radio personality.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
The future looks bright from where I’m sitting.
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
What’s next for you:
I’m honored to announce that I’ve been selected for AGT and have my first round of auditions in 2 weeks!
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because like a well written joke life can be complex but at the same time simple.
Follow D Funk Tha Legend’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
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