Alex Barnett

Pre-Show Rituals

Alex — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:11:51 +0000

I’m in Washinton, D.C. right now getting ready for the Comedians at Law kickoff event at the DC Improv. This show marks the first on our nationwide Lawmaggedon tour. As with all big shows, I have a standard pre-show ritual, which I will now share: 1. Drink coffee. Falling asleep onstage sets bad precedent for [...]

Ivan J. Barnett for President – Campaign Commercial 7

Alex — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:55:05 +0000

Our son, Ivan, is just 6 months old, but he knows America needs leadership. So, he’s running for President. Here’s his seventh campaign commercial.

Comedians at Law at the DC Improv

Alex — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:34:05 +0000

Before transitioning to a career in comedy, I had a career as a lawyer. Now, along with 5 other lawyers-turned-comic, I’ve formed Comedians at Law (www.comediansatlaw.com), and we’re going on a nationwide tour. Here are the details for our kickoff event in Washington, D.C.: Lawmaggedon 2012 Comedy Tour 1st stop: Wednesday, February 22 at [...]

Grandma’s Wisdom

Alex — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:55:26 +0000

My wife and I have a 6-month old son named Ivan. Today his grandma, my ma, came over to give him some grannyapple TLC. In the process, she bestowed upon us some sage grandparent wisdom. Here’s her TOP 10 PIECES OF GRANDPARENT WISDOM: 1. I waited so long to become a grandparent you [...]

TGIF (Time To Go the F To Sleep)

Alex — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:34:07 +0000

Sometimes Fridays are just made for going home, kicking off the shoes, and taking it easy. Here, our son, Ivan, shows just how it’s done:

Interracial Marriage: 1 in 12 and Climbing

Alex — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:41:02 +0000

Today’s news reports that 1 in 12 marriages in America are interracial marriages. My wife and I are that 1 of 12. Here’s a little summary of our story:

Comedians at Law: Chicago Event

Alex — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:45:13 +0000

Before transitioning to a career in comedy, I had a career as a lawyer. Now, along with 5 other lawyers-turned-comic, I’ve formed Comedians at Law (www.comediansatlaw.com), and we’re going on a nationwide tour. Here are the details for our second stop, this one on February 28, in Chicago: Lawmaggedon 2012: Comedy Tour Tuesday, February [...]

Conversations Parents Have Every Day: Playtime Before Bed

Alex — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:12:27 +0000

My wife and I are parents to a delightful 6-month old son named Ivan. Every day with him is new and exciting. At the same time, there are certain routines that have developed. And, as a result, there are certain conversations that we have regularly — every week and sometimes every day. One conversation [...]

Comedians at Law Comedy Tour: DC Improv

Alex — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:28:49 +0000

Gifts for Married Folks on Valentine’s Day

Alex — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:44:23 +0000

Tomorrow – Tuesday – is February 14, known the world over as Valentine’s Day. That means that today is “Suck it up, be a man, and spend some money, even if it hurts like needles in your eyes day.” And, the day after is, of course, “National Apology Day.” Rather than dwell on [...]