Christy Murphy's Otter Blog

My Story Salon in Progress ...

I've been reading my essays and stories Wednesday nights at the Story Salon's in Studio City. I was lucky enough to get my own salon last Friday night. They call the shows Story Salon's in Progress, and I sang some songs and told stories about my family.

I got the greatest review of a show of my life written by Richard MacPherson. You can check it out here: http://shermanoaks.patch.com/blog_posts/story-salon-the-long-play.

Highlights: "... a lovely unassuming yet quirky stage presence."

"... starting off with a very funny original song called "A Six Pack for Santa".

"... their beautiful smiles stole our hearts."

It was video recorded. I may post some highlights soon. I'll be revising my salon in progress into a one-person show and take it on the road. Many of the essays will be available in my upcoming book of essays that is slated to come out at Christmas!

 

If a person tweets in the dark, does a one-handed tree clapping make no sound when it falls on her?

I've signed up for Twitter, and I have no idea what I'm doing or why, but that is one of the best reasons and ways to do anything in my opinion. (The other "best" reason and way would be to do something for a specific reason and to know exactly how. However, it is kind of boring).

I find it very entertaining that no one at all is following me, and yet I tweet away. However, in everyone in the world's defense, I signed up in the dead of night after a major holiday while I was alone in my apartment. I am of the firm belief this is how all great things begin. Great things begin alone, in the dead of night, when no one is looking, and you (or in this case me) do something.

Yes, there are things people do alone, when no one is looking, in the dead of night, that may not fall into the "great" category, but hopefully this is not that kind of thing.

Welcome and Thank You for Coming!

I am just now setting up my new and fantabulous blog. I return to Los Angeles in less than a month to fulfill my writing and standup comedy destiny. Many things have happened. I know, and have on occasion had the  honor of calling a few pseudo-famous people, my friend. I have been inspired by life's unlikely circumstances. Juicy, personal and sordid stories from my past and present that have inspired, educated and totally bummed me out will be presented here for your Internet enjoyment.

My name is Christy Murphy. This is my blog.