AboutTom Expertise I can answer questions about The Capitol Steps, a political (mostly musical) satire group based in Washington, DC which performs in Washington, around the U.S., and four times a year on public radio. I can answer questions about who is performing which role in Capitol Steps sketches and songs on albumns and can help identify a routine (and which albumn or radio show includes it) based on partial lyrics. I can also provide tips and suggestions for those interested in writing and performing spoonerism-based comedy similar to the Steps` "Lirty Dies."
Experience I have been a Capitol Steps fan since about 1995. I own all the albumns and have listened to each dozens of times. I have particularly studied (and particularly admire) the "Lirty Dies" routines and I have written and performed material of this sort. Despite the fact that I live halfway across the U.S. from Washington, I've attended many live Capitol Steps performances, including several at their permanent locations in the DC area.
Question hi i'm a sort of comedian in the making i randomly think of crazy things either at work or when i sleep that i think are funny but by the time i get the chance to write it down i've forgotten it, is there any techniques or ways to remember jokes?
Answer leeroy --
[Sorry; you give no clue about how to properly capitalize your name]
I know what you're talking about! In answer to your question: No, I don't think there's a really good way to remember these ideas that pop into one's head unexpectedly, apart from writing them down.
What I've done, and what I'd suggest to you, would be to not be picky about what you write things down on. Write it on your hand, on a receipt, on a napkin, on your pillow -- but write it down right away. You probably only need to write down a few words if you're going to get back to it later the same day to write it out in more detail.
