We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Andy Imlay a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Andy thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

Back in 2018 I had the chance to perform at the Orlando Improv. I got the chance and within a month and half had to arrange a flight and hotel to stay at. I knew this could be life changing and it was indeed. Also the time I entered into my first comedy contest in Dayton, Ohio. I didn’t believe i was talented enough but i had some friends who pushed me to do it because they believed in my talent. After all was said and done I placed 2nd of of 50 people. Both events helped further my journey as a comedian.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started in comedy in 2014 because I needed a creative outlet and something fun to do. I enjoy making people laugh and also love visiting new places I wouldn’t otherwise visit due to comedy. I have cerebral palsy which is makes it difficult for me to get around but it also gives me a unique perspective on life and the humor that is all around us. I also within the last few years became a father which also provides for a wealth of relatable material. Those two subjects combined brings something to the stage most audiences haven’t seen before.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

The best thing most folks can do to support us is to share our content. It costs nothing to do this but helps immensely to get the word out to friends of theirs whom may not know the service i offer. Invite your friends to a show or even an open mic they might enjoy doing the same creative thing as well and just haven’t thought about it.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One time I had a show all the way out in West Virginia which for me is a 5 hour drive one way. I got there to find out their were steeps steps to get on the stage. I was given the option to perform in front of the stage but as stated before I drove all that way, So I crawled up all those stairs in front of the audience and the performance of a lifetime because not even a set of stairs can stop me from providing a great show to anyone!   

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