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  • Exploring the TTC

    I got it in my head that a great way to learn the city would be to go to every subway stop that exists.  So I set out to do that.  And failed.  That thing is way bigger than I realized.march 23 2008
    Needless to say not much came out of this exploration.  The only mildly interesting part is me driving out to Downsview Station to start the trek. So I took this footage and turned it into promos for my show, you know, that CBC could use.  They didn’t find them nearly as funny as I did. Okay they didn’t like them at all.
    And just to say it, I’d never normally do my hair up so fancy to ride the subway.  I did, and wore white, figuring by the end I’d be all stringy and grey, thereby proving the passage of time. 

  • Me Today

    march 21 2008

  • Look What I Got


    It’s called a “microphone flag”, and the only one to be found was a sports one.  So I’m sitting at my desk covering the 2 sides with stickers, putting it all together and I say to my boss:

    Me: This thing’s kinda budget eh?
    Johnny: You’re putting it on a screwdriver.
    Me: Ahahahaha.  Oh ya. march 20 2008

  • New Tooth Day

    On Hallowe’en when I was 13 I watched my dog get hit by a car.  When I took off to go help him I tripped, smashed my face off my mom’s station wagon and removed half my front tooth.  My brother found the thing in the driveway later it was so big.  march 18 2008

    For sure you’ll be able to see the difference in my footage… forever making today the “before & after” mark.

    This is my dentist, Dr. Ansari, and she’s awesome. 

  • Me Today

    march 17 2008
    These are the gloves I bought while out filming “Exploring Streeters”.  I started to freeze shortly in and walked into the first store I saw, ClicKlak.  

    But why would I buy fingerless gloves?  The truth is I didn’t notice until way later.  During filming I am completely oblivious to so much… I bet a fighter jet could buzz me and I’d not notice.