by Paul Ogata | Aug 29, 2015 | Blog, Shows
The author Thomas Wolfe said “You can’t go home again.” But John Francis Bongiovi Jr. said, “Who said you can’t go home?” I’m more inclined to go with Bon Jovi on this one. The Honolulu show on Thursday was so fun. Now...
by Paul Ogata | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog, Shows
Sure, comedy sounds like a dangerous thing. Comedians kill. Or they die. They will crush going up last. Or they will take the bullet going first. But those are all just metaphors for what goes on: Comedy. Making you laugh out loud. I just got done with a tour of doing...
by Paul Ogata | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog, Shows
Nursery rhymes, in general, are the worst things anyone has contributed to the literary world. They almost always contain dark themes such as handicapped-animal mutilation (Three Blind Mice), infanticide (Rock-a-bye Baby) or even a possible murder-suicide (Jack and...
by Paul Ogata | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog, Shows
I aim to entertain you when you come to a show, of course. Also, just for kicks and giggles I do most of the posters you’ll find me on, especially the ones here on my website, Facebook or Twitter accounts. Often, the posters have something to do with the gig....
by Paul Ogata | Mar 29, 2015 | Blog, Shows
When you think of Atlantic City, you probably picture me naked on a couch with a luxurious fur stole draped over my dangly bits. And if you didn’t before, I’m sorry but you will now. You should know that a fur stole on your dangly bits feels quite amazing....
by Paul Ogata | Mar 18, 2015 | Blog, Shows
I love Singapore and Malaysia. Where else would I get the chance to perform in the government’s former parliament chambers or be the centerfold in FHM Magazine? So it is with great joy that I am headed back to perform in both of those countries. If you’ve...