As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Mo Hill. The Columbus, OH native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Mo Hill
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @mo_funnyyy
Years in Comedy: Improv comedy for 10 years and stand-up comedy for 3 years.
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: N/A
Comedic Influences: David Arnold, Kevin Hart, & Richard Pryor
Favorite Comedy Special: Richard Pryor “Live in Concert”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Friday
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Martin
Favorite City to Perform In: New York
Favorite Topics to Joke About: My direct life experiences
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Any audience ready to laugh.
Favorite Comedy Club: Brooklyn comedy club (old man hustle)
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
Being a functioning class clown and getting on an improv stage 10 years ago.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
That I had no clue what I was doing, but I was on to something.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Storyteller
Describe your process for comedic writing:
Starts off as a spitball idea then I work out the structure and then perform it and let it evolve from there.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
It’s a very small community. Growing it’s getting better as comics start to branch out and come back.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Body of work.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Keith Bender, Ish Gaynor, & Mike Logan
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
My first time performing at a NY comedy club.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
It’s all part of the process keep going.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They view me as that much more likable.
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s been a journey. The goal is to keep going and keep being consistent there rest will follow.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
PC culture “cancel culture”
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Just be you while on stage.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Functioning Class Clown”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I went to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. In college, I would often see Dave Chappelle amongst the locals near campus. I have a few funny moments seeing Dave around. But the funniest is watching Dave tell a girl no when asked for a picture for her birthday. It sounds bad but actually very hilarious the way he said it. I still laugh about it.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
In a dude’s basement. Next to his laundry basics of clothes, he forgot to take out the washer.
A Mo Hill Fun Fact:
I’m lactose intolerant, but I’m addicted to Ice Cream. Don’t ask (Laughs).
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Ultimately being a well-respected stand-up comedian with an array of movie and writing credits.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Get on stage as much as possible and get the reps. The only way to get better is by doing it.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
Hate this “Cancel Culture” we have right now. It waters down comedy a lot. If we can find a way to get our freedom of speech back in this world of comedy I think things will elevate.
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:
“Martin” I would do an episode on how Martin met Tommy and Cole.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
The Comedy Cellar with Tony Roberts, Kevin Hart, and David Arnold.
What’s next for you:
Hopefully going on tour and opening or featuring at some point this year. Continuing to grow my Instagram following to build my audience.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because it’s priceless. When you laugh you’re not thinking about your problems or the issues of their world you’re just laughing.
Follow Mo Hill’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @mo_funnyyy
