We recently connected with James Cummins and have shared our conversation below.
James, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I am happy as a creative. Before comedy I was working at a warehouse and it wasn’t a bad job but it felt like life was gonna be so long I had no passion no purpose no hope, finding standup comedy gave me all 3 of those things.
James, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
After a couple years of depression I got down on my knees and I prayed to God for a new direction in life. I’m not a religious person but I was at the end of my rope I wanted a change. 2 days later after asking God for a new direction in life I ran into a friend who told me there’s a comedy club in Brampton and I should go check it out. First time I went I got on stage and it went great. I knew right away this is the new direction in life.
My sense of humour is dark and dirty and if you see me on stage you’d prolly never guess that it was Gods plan but I gotta give credit to the answered prayer.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
Support your local artists
Buy albums
Subscribe to YouTube’s
Buy merch
Go to shows
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
One of the times I got a bump on social media was during the pandemic. Everything was closed and I was used to being on stage every night so I needed something to fill that void. So I started doing a talk show on Instagram live every night with a little opening monologue of jokes about whatever was going on that day in the news and I would have guests on to chat with other comedians, musicians, magicians and more. I would do it 4 nights a week and the consistency and timing of everyone being home on lockdown was a good recipe to hit at that time. It also gave me a chance to talk to some people I never would have met so it was pretty cool.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @jamescomeonnow
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jamesjameasycummins?si=9XY93Us-pE7AcKTC
