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Paul McCallion (@OrangePaulp) is a Brooklyn-based writer, performer, and aspiring New York darling.
Howd you get so funny?Oh go on!!
As to how I became funny, I have no idea!
I think Ive had many of the same shitty, formative experiences that a lot of homos have.
(Ugh, I know!
Im working on it!)
Thats why Im THRILLED to announce my new non-profit.
kindly watch, share widely, and help us in our fight!!
I love creating characters who are earnest, self-serious, and (above all) delusional.
Do you think that social media has changed your sense of humor at all?Absolutely.
), and let that guide me.
Every month, we pitch pieces around a theme, then perform them for a live audience.
My favorite thing aboutPaperweightis that you never know what youre going to get from us.
Is there anything you find irritating about the industry as it exists in NYC?
Anything you find endearing?This is in print, right?
Shantay you stay!!
No notes!!!
The most endearing thing about performers is how good we are at romanticizing awful things.
Its a great built-in coping mechanism.
just wanted to confirm you didnt miss your chance to sign Capital Ones e-birthday card for Taylor Swift.
That was the premise behinda sketch I did recentlywith the brilliant Ziwe Fumudoh.
Did you end up getting a chance to sign Capital Ones e-birthday card for Taylor Swift?
I know it meant a lot to her.Thank you for bringing that up.
Im so serious you guys, do it RIGHT now, Im about to lose it.
