I play in a band and we're currently working on a new song about getting older but still feeling young. I enjoy being in my band, but it doesn't always pay well. I own a music store.  I will retire in a few years and move to Florida.  My experience in the music business has been hit and miss. My parents do not celebrate halloween. My favorite type of music is early rock and roll, especially doo-wop and a capella groups. My favorite comedians are George Carlin and John Mulaney.
I volunteer in my spare time. I enjoy telling jokes. I write my own jokes and have thought about sharing them at an open mike night, but I'm nervous. I work in a factory that manufactures car parts, mainly for Ford vehicles. The work is menial, but the pay is good, and I earn enough to support my family. I enjoy classic rock music, especially Elvis Presley.
Are you still nervous about doing an open-mike event, you could test out their jokes on me. I am always nervous, but it's an exciting concept. While practice may be good, wouldn't you want to hear my material fresh? I think it would great to get surprised and have a good laugh but I just want to make sure you are prepared. Have you thought about practicing some jokes when you do your volunteering activities? I am as prepared as I can get all things considered! I'll surprise ya don't worry! I actually do get a decent amount of jokes in during that, new ideas too, it really helps keep folks in good spirit. Helps keep things light-hearted as well! Sounds good, what day is the event? My band won't be practicing this week. It will be this Thursday, at last. Maybe after you see what I've got we could try to collaborate. Maybe you open for me or I open for you. That's a great idea! I'll ask the group to pick a recognizable Elvis piece. Maybe I can "drum up" some musical material too! Elvis would make me very happy, I have a few jokes I can definitely do about him. Hey now I see what you did there. I'll also put the event up in my store, get some more people to show up maybe even spread word of mouth to reach some higher up person. That's a small taste of part of the act. I can't resist puns. With your networking and my... well... humor I suppose.... and the band, we will make quite the team. It's great to have an idea for the future like this. Calms my nerves surprisingly enough! Definitely, we make a great team! When I retire I'll be telling people how you are among my favorite comedians along side George Carlin and John Mulaney. That's hard company to crack into, I will cross my fingers that it will hold true! I can't wait to show you what I do! (There is a little Carlin in there I guess)