Funny True Stories | Dwayne Perkins

A Tall Order

by dwayneperkins | Oct 22, 2012 | Funny True Stories, New York I Love You, World Travels

Recently at a show at the Comic Strip in New York, I walked on stage and noticed a women immediately whisper something about me to her friend. I could tell the whisper included me because she did it right as I got on stage and was looking at me as she shared her...

Rocky Start

by dwayneperkins | Oct 18, 2012 | Funny True Stories, World Travels

For me the key to travel is to do as the locals. Although many locals don’t partake in their own claims to fames. For example, I know a slew of New Yorkers who’ve never been to The Statue of Liberty. They’ve never walked her hallowed halls but they can tell you...

Steaks For The Memories

by dwayneperkins | Sep 7, 2012 | Funny True Stories, World Travels

Comedy is tragedy plus time. Sometimes comedy is more instant, like slipping over a banana peel. That’s tragedy in an instant. The best comedy is forged in tense, uncomfortable moments and then ready for enjoyment only after the tension has waned and all parties...

Netflix Killed The Video Store

by dwayneperkins | Aug 27, 2012 | Funny Short Inspirational Stories, Funny True Stories, Living In Los Angeles

I have a buddy who has no idea what a Hipster is. I’ve tried explaining it to him but I think he still only gets it on a very academic level. He thinks anyone wearing a skull cap in the summer is a hipster. I try to tell him that’s a safe bet but that person could...

Face to Face

by dwayneperkins | Aug 6, 2012 | Funny True Stories, Living In Los Angeles

If I were ever to give a graduation speech, I’d be remiss to not include in my general advise to the graduates the practical advise to always fill up their gas in the daytime. Gas stations are a magnet for scammers and garden variety crazy. Gas stations at night are...

Critically Acclaimed

by dwayneperkins | Jul 19, 2012 | Funny True Stories, Living In Los Angeles

I’ve been going to the movies a lot lately. I enjoy watching movies on the big screen. I don’t enjoy paying 15 dollars to do so. Also, I’m very critical of movies and of any story telling form of entertainment. I have spoiled many a friend’s movie enjoyment by...