P.T. Barnum once said, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity”
which is almost as good as Oscar Wilde’s version
Category: Mike’s Blogs
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“Mother Has Pushed the Beds Together!!!”
That’s a direct quote from a friend of mine, shared with me yesterday.
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity-Jog. Or is it, Jiggity-Jig?
Either way, the first episode of Dirty Jobs is in the can
Dirty Jobs is Back!
As birthday presents go
People You Should Know: I’d Like to Buy a Vowel
Well, I’m older than I’ve ever been
Chloe Hudson, Duchess of the Trades
Mike Rowe – Can you please explain to me why
Off The Wall: You Determined I’m Unenlightened
Tracy writes
Nice Things People Send Me in the Mail
Yep.
Off The Wall: Encourage Doubt
Lots of feedback on my recent post
The Difference Between Sounding Certain & Being Correct
Off the Wall
Never too Late to Learn a Skill
Every day, hundreds of people ask me
Off The Wall: Happy President’s Day
Dear Mike. The problem is with this generation.
Doing a Little Volunteer Work Today
at the local vaccination center.
Off The Wall: Please Don’t Cancel Us
Any advice for an aspiring actor and narrator? I have an agent, and get my share of auditions, but the competition is intense. Did you ever get discouraged on your journey? Were there times when you thought you were on the wrong road? I’d love to pick your brain over a beer, but would gladly settle for a little online advice, for a guy who’s trying to follow in your footsteps. Thanks Tony Katterton Hi Tony I’m flattered that you find my footsteps worth following, but I’m hesitant to offer show business advice to people I don’t know. Unlike the Read More
RIP George Shultz
I wrote the following in 2019, after seeing George Shultz speak at the Marine Corps Ball. As always, his message was crystal clear, and his words left an impression. I thought I’d share them again, at a time when our leaders would do well to heed them. At 100 years of age, this extraordinary Marine outlived most of his contemporaries, but nevertheless leaves behind countless friends. I hope they can gather in some form or fashion, to see this man off, and celebrate his extraordinary life. My condolences, to his family. The Marine Corps Ball November 18, 2019 I just Read More