Where in the world am I today?: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Prologue: Met Tony Daro recently while working on the STAR Princess or actually met him at the Airport in Juneau when we flew in on the same flight and got picked up by the port agent. Somehow we fell into a straight man funny man schtick where I’d inadvertently set him up and he’d deliver the punch line. Over the week on the STAR I figure I set up jokes for him in day to day conversation a half dozen times a day and he was quite happy and able to bend a joke or two out which was a constant source of amusement. Thanks for the laughs!
STATS
Name: Tony Daro
Birthday: February 17
Place of Birth: Bronx, NY, USA
Started Performing/Working in the Industry: At a tender age.
Discipline: Zen Buddhist/Stand-up Comedian
Website: http://www.myspace.com/tonydaro
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFsnlTswDvc
Venues Worked: Indoors…outdoors. Everywhere, anywhere you could possibly imagine. Have even done shows on a train and a helicopter.
Hot 10 Questions:
- What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream and why? • Coffee. Because it tastes like coffee.
- Name one movie that would make it to your Top 10 all-time great films. • The Godfather – Part 3.
- What was your favorite toy from childhood? • The yo-yo because of its simplicity and beauty. Also the fact it can used as a weapon.
- Who were your biggest inspirations when you got started? • Woody Allen, George Carlin and Jack Ruby.
- From the world of animation what one character do you most identify with or see yourself in? • Superman. Obviously.
- Name something that scares you. • Kryptonite.
- Apart from the entertainment industry, name one other job you’ve had. • Raconteur.
- What’s something you haven’t done yet that you’d like to try? • Independent wealth.
- What’s your least favourite thing about being a performer? • Morning radio.
- If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? • “You again?”
The Nugget:
Pick one nugget of wisdom you’ve picked up from your career in Show Business to share with the World.
“Don’t poop where you eat.”
–Tony Daro
