Josh Blue is an extremely talented comedian who is best known for winning NBC’s hit show, “Last Comic Standing.” Josh talked with ”The Cheap Seats” about comedy, sports and, of course, th”LCS”.
Scott: Josh, thanks for taking some time to give the viewers of ScottStanchak.com some insight into your career. Growing up, when did you realize that you were a funny kid?
Josh: Funny or funny looking? Uhhh… Let me think… Had to be… November 5th, 1982.
Scott: A lot of your act revolves around you having cerebral palsy. When did you start to turn your disability into something positive?
Josh: How old am I now? 28? Yeah, probably age 27 or so. No, well you know, junior high can be pretty rough on a kid, so imagine what it’s like for kids who walk like they’re hammered and are accompanied by paid scribes. School can make anyone a comedian.
Scott: When you were standing on line to audition for “Last Comic Standing,” what was going through your mind?
Josh: Someone open the doors, I gotta peeeeee…
Scott: When you were coming up with your jokes during the show, what led you to believe that those were the jokes that could help you win?
Josh: Sheer panic.
Scott: At the end you emerged as the winner of the show. Obviously that meant millions of people loved your act, but what did that
mean to you?
Josh: Man, the response from people was and continues to be amazing. Everyone’s been so supportive, I’m really grateful.
Scott: People might not know, but you’re a pretty good soccer player. Talk about how playing sports plays a role in your life.
Josh: People might not know? Shoot, tell the world! Josh Blue kicks ass at soccer! Uhh, okay, “how soccer has played a role in my life” by Josh Blue… I’ve loved it forever, and when I was living in Senegal I played it all the time with my friends. In terms of sports in general, someone with a disability has to play twice as good as anyone else who plays just to be considered worthy of being on the field.
Otherwise no one’s ever going to throw you the ball.
Scott: Who were some of your role models growing up?
Josh: The Cookie Monster. I still want cookies to this day because of that guy. If he’s out there reading this somewhere, I just want to
say thanks, ‘Cookie, thanks for everything.’
Scott: If you say one thing to anybody, who would it be and what would you say?
Josh: I’d tell Penelope Cruz that if she wants to have a love child, I’m available. And Bob Dylan, too.
Scott: Let’s play word association:
Scott: Paris Hilton – Josh: Num nums
Scott: Pele – Josh: RESPECT
Scott: Roast Beef – Josh: Breakfast
Scott: Carrot Top – Josh: Thousand Island Dressing
Scott: New Jersey – Josh: What is this interview for again?
Scott: Thanks again man. I know you’re coming up to Caroline’s in December so I’ll be there as well as hopefully a lot of my viewers.
Josh: Awesome. Thanks man.
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