GREG MORTON  

My Godmother is here! (And Candace too!) Her daughter. This is something I really can’t think about right now. I would love to pop out and greet them but I have to stay focused. Now my nerves are really shot. What if this show is like the last one? I’m always a wreck when family [...]

After finishing my set at Bourbon Street West, my manager and I head out to the front of the club where a Just for Laughs van awaits. All transportation for all of the acts has been co-ordinated by the festival. A monumental task when you consider the number of acts, venues, and staggered show times. [...]

It’s Tuesday evening and my first set of the Festival was performed at Bourbon Street West. Whenever I’m in Montreal, my first stop is always at Bourbon Street West. It’s one of my favorite rooms to play. The owners, Steve and Paul, always treat me well and they have the best bacon cheddar jalapeno soup [...]

Pictured above, Greg Fitzsimmons backstage at the St. Denis Theatre. Once we arrived, we were quickly escorted upstairs by the stage manager for a quick sound check and wardrobe consult. They picked the blue shirt. The list and order of performers wasn’t quite finalized but we knew that Howie Mandel would be hosting the gala [...]

Dress Rehersal and Sound Check: 5:30 Not much time. I start cursing myself. I’ve forgotten all of my trademark ties. My wife helps me pick out a few colored shirts to go with my suit. I leave all my wardrobe choices to my wife, or anyone who will give me free SWAG. I quickly shower, [...]

Yesterday, my wife and I arrived in Montreal 2:30 and pretty much hit the ground running. We took VIA Rail, 1st class from Toronto to Montreal, hoping to alleviate as much stress as possible and let someone else do the driving. This time, I’ve decided to take a different approach. My previous two times at [...]