Sandpaper Suit is NYC standup comic Matt Ruby's (now defunct) comedy blog. Keep in touch: Sign up for Matt's weekly Rubesletter. Email mattruby@hey.com.
5/23/17
"Life as a comedian" interview
Interview: "Matt Ruby on recording his comedy album, life as a comedian, and how to get people to notice you." Excerpt: "There’s a whole art to structuring an hour set. In NYC, you’re usually limited to shorter sets. So for me, it was very helpful to go on the road before taping and do longer sets so I could figure out how to make it all work as a cohesive piece instead of a series of random jokes. One thing I learned: Split up your Jew material when you’re doing shows in Canada."
5/15/17
Video: The truth about catcalling, race, and that creepy dude in your office
Hey, Beautiful! Springtime is here which means it's street harassment season. I explore the different ways dudes harass ladies in this brand new animated clip from my new album HOT FLASHES (download/stream here).
Please share if you dig it! Also, it's great for sending to that creepy dude in your office.
Animation by Joe Karg and he did a swell job – love the Alien bit at the end especially.
Also: Can I get a smile?
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