Weekly Written Review
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It's so easy to complain about things. I never want to be that person. I absolutely desire the next level of my quest but like everything else that's great, you have to fight for it. Meanwhile, I'll always dislike slow days. You know those low spirited days. Last week was pretty full and I should appreciate the slow periods like this but I don't. Low spirited days always find a way to show up no matter how hot you are. Thank God for basketball, tennis and Nintendo Switch. If it wasn't for those activities I would probably constantly be in deep depressive states. There's nothing like fully engaging yourself in a game of basketball/tennis, engulfed with the goal of winning. That's why life is good. I play sports and video games anytime I want and desire. My situation isn't perfect but it's a blessing and I refuse to invest my energy in complaining about stuff.
However, I will mention some foolishness I noticed/experienced this week. The past two weeks or so I had an audition and callback for an At&T commercial. Of course, I didn't get it but I got to see it on television this week. This is great because you can see who did book the role and compare yourself to that person (lol). Not the case here, the role I auditioned for was completely cut out. The role myself and several others auditioned for didn't exist in the final product. This isn't the time this has happened to me. I auditioned for a role on Blackish, in which I totally thought I did well in. My character never even made the cut. I'm sorry but the industry has to do better about wasting peoples time like this. I understand why people get sick of this process and/or gets burnt out. To be clear, I'm far from burnt out. I don't think that's possible anymore. However, I am getting tired so many waste of time auditions. It's a process that isn't fit for me to succeed in. Nonetheless, I'm totally just tolerating it until I figure out how to get to the next level of my quest.
In other news, another person inquired about my live hosting talents this week. Hosting the past couple weeks has begun building my hosting reputation. I was asked to host some type of upcoming pageant but I turned it down. Not because there's no pay but because it's just way too far out. Public transportation would of took over 3 hours to get there. That's not worth my time/effort
For the moment, things are slow but it's only temporary. It never seems like a temporary situation but records show that the slowness doesn't last forever. The slowness is hard to appreciate but I need to appreciate it more. If it wasn't for this slow period, things like watching a Charlie Chaplin film with my landlady would never happen. Moments like that are to be grateful for.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
* Web series callback
* India Sweets & Spices annual free food day
* Blogging
Monday, August 13, 2018
* Difficult dating callback
* Audition video sent (short flim)
* Tennis
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
* Super slow day
* Smart & Final water pick up
* Bike boys pizza edition
* Foood 4 Less Kitten food pick up for landlady.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
* Basketball
* Chiropractor visit
* Slow day...
* Comedy show at the Edison. Got an invite from someone I play basketball with. Got there before the show started and I waited on a chair. I closed my eyes for one second and that led to 3 separate unnecessary warnings from the establishment. The last one was from the manager telling about the bar's no sleeping policy. I wasn't sleeping but I understood the first time. There was no need for them to return all those times to warn me for no reason. I told them this was ridiculous and that they should just tell me to leave if they don't want me there.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
* Basketball...
* Audition video sent (with some much dialogue) but I got through it
Friday, August 17, 2018
* Chiropractor visit. Today made number 20.
* Tennis...We played early for a change and competed for ice cold drinks. I had a rough start but I hailed victorious in the end.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
* Relaxing Switch weekend. Played Breathe of the Wild and completed the side for the Hylian Shield.
* Watched Charlie Chaplin's The Kid with my landlady
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
After much success and disappointment from hosting live talk shows in his hometown Tampa, FL, this seeker relocated to Los Angeles, CA on September 19, 2010 to begin an epic journey that does not consist of a plan B. Virtually unknown in the entertainment industry, this brave man is in pursuit of one goal & purpose; to become a nationally syndicated late night talk show host. This is the quest of Motown Maurice. Remember his name, for he is The Future of Late Night Television.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Week 412: Great Host They Say
Weekly Written Review
During my first or second year in LA I recall a few random people telling me I look like a host. Almost 8 years later people are now telling me I am a great host. So about a month ago a lovely lady named Vida asked me to host an event. I basically declined it because I try not to confirm non paying gigs way in advance. I don't mind doing them but I rather wait and see if anything bigger/paid pops up first. Fast forward to last week, Vida reaches out and tells me that they're still looking for a host and they really want me. Vida Ghaffari is an incredible person and it's hard to tell her no. I agreed and took on the role of awards show host. Now for the rest of the post, I'm going to be as friendly as possible. Saying that the event was a little unorganized is an understatement. I'll spare most of these details. Among the chaos but we got through it and the audience seemed to notice me as a huge part why. Before the event ended, one of the presenters took it upon himself to compliment me and my co-host. He acknowledged our ability to keep the event together and said I reminded him of a young Chris Rock. When the event ended, more and more compliments kept pouring in. "You did a great job." You're a great host." "You're really funny." "Congrats" I didn't get to enjoy all of the feedback like I wanted to because my bookbag was missing. Thankfully, we were able to contact the person who accidentally took it. Aside from that, I was the man for a minute. A gorgeous young lady even exchanged Instagram contacts with me. After a few replies, she stopped messaging me but hey, it was a cool moment while it lasted.
A few days later, someone at the event reached out to me on Facebook, told me how great of a job I did hosting the awards show on Sunday. Then he asked me to host his film screening Q&A on Saturday. Might I add that I've known his person since 2011 or 2012 and although he always says great things about me, he never involved me in his events/projects. He also runs a magazine in which he never considered me for until now. I accepted the offer, did my thing and after the event, more and more compliments kept pouring in. My favorite was from a guy that worked at the UCLA venue. My first interaction with him was our pre-event run through. After the event, he greeted me with big eyes and said, "You did a great job. You're so low key but on stage, you really shine big." I told him, "You just summed up my entire personality." Also, a lady that runs a pageant approached me about her coming up event. She said she had someone in mind to host it, but she would love for me to host instead.
The moral to the blog post is, wow/cool. I've never been a big fan of live event hosting. The reason for that is because it doesn't have all the television structure that I love and..forget all that. I'm entirely in my element any and everywhere. I'm truly grateful for these opportunities to practice my improv skills and exercise spontaneous comedy.
The most interesting thing is, the majority of those compliments came from people who don't realize I'm the future of Late Night Television. Doing a great job as a host is in my blood. It's what I do. It's who I am. It's the nature of this beast!
Sunday, August 5, 2018
* Hosted the Los Angeles Nollywood Awards
Monday, August 6, 2018
* Washing clothes...
* Low Spirited day...
* Played tennis. For over a year and a half, I've taken a bus and a train to play tennis on Monday's. I love tennis but the traveling is getting a little old. In addition, I've been enjoying my one on one tennis matches lately. Moreover, to still plan to play tennis on Monday's but I won't be as diligent about arriving at 6pm. Instead, I'm riding with my tennis partner Erick. He arrives a little bit later but that works for me. I got a free ride plus I get to save my transportation coins.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
* Marvel Runaways background work day 1. 6:18am to 8:06pm
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
* Marvel Runaways background work day 2. 10:30am to 8pm
Thursday, August 9, 2018
* Went to the YMCA to play basketball but the courts were closed for a special event. So I did my pull-ups and situps instead.
* Audition video sent
* EBT update
* Food 4 less pick up
* This Is Us audition video sent (Pharmacy Clerk)
Friday, August 10, 2018
* Ad council commercial audition
* Dating Can Be Difficult audition
* CBS/The Neighbors audition
* Chiropractor visit
* Long day but made it through...
Saturday, August 11, 2018
* Basketball...
* CHIKITITO movie premiere red carpet event. Q & A hosting...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
During my first or second year in LA I recall a few random people telling me I look like a host. Almost 8 years later people are now telling me I am a great host. So about a month ago a lovely lady named Vida asked me to host an event. I basically declined it because I try not to confirm non paying gigs way in advance. I don't mind doing them but I rather wait and see if anything bigger/paid pops up first. Fast forward to last week, Vida reaches out and tells me that they're still looking for a host and they really want me. Vida Ghaffari is an incredible person and it's hard to tell her no. I agreed and took on the role of awards show host. Now for the rest of the post, I'm going to be as friendly as possible. Saying that the event was a little unorganized is an understatement. I'll spare most of these details. Among the chaos but we got through it and the audience seemed to notice me as a huge part why. Before the event ended, one of the presenters took it upon himself to compliment me and my co-host. He acknowledged our ability to keep the event together and said I reminded him of a young Chris Rock. When the event ended, more and more compliments kept pouring in. "You did a great job." You're a great host." "You're really funny." "Congrats" I didn't get to enjoy all of the feedback like I wanted to because my bookbag was missing. Thankfully, we were able to contact the person who accidentally took it. Aside from that, I was the man for a minute. A gorgeous young lady even exchanged Instagram contacts with me. After a few replies, she stopped messaging me but hey, it was a cool moment while it lasted.
A few days later, someone at the event reached out to me on Facebook, told me how great of a job I did hosting the awards show on Sunday. Then he asked me to host his film screening Q&A on Saturday. Might I add that I've known his person since 2011 or 2012 and although he always says great things about me, he never involved me in his events/projects. He also runs a magazine in which he never considered me for until now. I accepted the offer, did my thing and after the event, more and more compliments kept pouring in. My favorite was from a guy that worked at the UCLA venue. My first interaction with him was our pre-event run through. After the event, he greeted me with big eyes and said, "You did a great job. You're so low key but on stage, you really shine big." I told him, "You just summed up my entire personality." Also, a lady that runs a pageant approached me about her coming up event. She said she had someone in mind to host it, but she would love for me to host instead.
The moral to the blog post is, wow/cool. I've never been a big fan of live event hosting. The reason for that is because it doesn't have all the television structure that I love and..forget all that. I'm entirely in my element any and everywhere. I'm truly grateful for these opportunities to practice my improv skills and exercise spontaneous comedy.
The most interesting thing is, the majority of those compliments came from people who don't realize I'm the future of Late Night Television. Doing a great job as a host is in my blood. It's what I do. It's who I am. It's the nature of this beast!
Sunday, August 5, 2018
* Hosted the Los Angeles Nollywood Awards
Monday, August 6, 2018
* Washing clothes...
* Low Spirited day...
* Played tennis. For over a year and a half, I've taken a bus and a train to play tennis on Monday's. I love tennis but the traveling is getting a little old. In addition, I've been enjoying my one on one tennis matches lately. Moreover, to still plan to play tennis on Monday's but I won't be as diligent about arriving at 6pm. Instead, I'm riding with my tennis partner Erick. He arrives a little bit later but that works for me. I got a free ride plus I get to save my transportation coins.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
* Marvel Runaways background work day 1. 6:18am to 8:06pm
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
* Marvel Runaways background work day 2. 10:30am to 8pm
Thursday, August 9, 2018
* Went to the YMCA to play basketball but the courts were closed for a special event. So I did my pull-ups and situps instead.
* Audition video sent
* EBT update
* Food 4 less pick up
* This Is Us audition video sent (Pharmacy Clerk)
Friday, August 10, 2018
* Ad council commercial audition
* Dating Can Be Difficult audition
* CBS/The Neighbors audition
* Chiropractor visit
* Long day but made it through...
Saturday, August 11, 2018
* Basketball...
* CHIKITITO movie premiere red carpet event. Q & A hosting...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Week 411: What if I curse God!
Weekly Written Review
I thought about cursing God this week. I even used a sentence with a curse word in a hypothetical situation out loud. But, that's way outside my character. It's just not me. Moreover, peace surpasses all understanding. I really thought I was set for a callback this week. I got nothing. Last week I had an NBA 2k audition in which I thought I did great. After leaving the room, I made direct eye contact with who was probably the casting director watching me on a screen from another part of the building. No callback. No nothing. Earlier in the week, I sent an email to Jimmy Kimmel's in-house casting director and she just avoided me. Oh well. This won't discourage my plan to claim what's rightfully mine. I started taking note of the callback dates on my calendar this week. I purposely didn't pay attention to those dates in the past because I didn't want to raise my hopes up too high. Forgot all that. What's mine is mine! If others can do it so can I. For now I'm going to focus this strategy on commercial auditions. A big one is coming soon. I can sense it and feel it.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
* Tennis one on one battle with Erick. Won the tiebreaker.
Monday, July 30, 2018
* Sleepy low spirited day...
* Got the bright idea to email Jimmy Kimmel's casting director and further introduce myself. No response.
* Movie: Sorry To Bother you...
* Mango pick up after the movie
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
* Basketball...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
* LANFA rehearsal...
* Chiropractor visit...
* Used my second printer from LuLu for the first time
* The Originals series finale :-(
Thursday, August 2, 2018
* Thought I was a shoe-in for a callback today but nope
* Basketball...
* Audition video sent
* BBQ and video games at Kevin's
Friday, August 3, 2018
* Chiropractor visit
* Tennis with Erick. 1v1 battle
Saturday, August 4, 2018
* Playing Switch most of the day
* When to pick up some crazy bread and found two dollars on the way back
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
I thought about cursing God this week. I even used a sentence with a curse word in a hypothetical situation out loud. But, that's way outside my character. It's just not me. Moreover, peace surpasses all understanding. I really thought I was set for a callback this week. I got nothing. Last week I had an NBA 2k audition in which I thought I did great. After leaving the room, I made direct eye contact with who was probably the casting director watching me on a screen from another part of the building. No callback. No nothing. Earlier in the week, I sent an email to Jimmy Kimmel's in-house casting director and she just avoided me. Oh well. This won't discourage my plan to claim what's rightfully mine. I started taking note of the callback dates on my calendar this week. I purposely didn't pay attention to those dates in the past because I didn't want to raise my hopes up too high. Forgot all that. What's mine is mine! If others can do it so can I. For now I'm going to focus this strategy on commercial auditions. A big one is coming soon. I can sense it and feel it.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
* Tennis one on one battle with Erick. Won the tiebreaker.
Monday, July 30, 2018
* Sleepy low spirited day...
* Got the bright idea to email Jimmy Kimmel's casting director and further introduce myself. No response.
* Movie: Sorry To Bother you...
* Mango pick up after the movie
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
* Basketball...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
* LANFA rehearsal...
* Chiropractor visit...
* Used my second printer from LuLu for the first time
* The Originals series finale :-(
Thursday, August 2, 2018
* Thought I was a shoe-in for a callback today but nope
* Basketball...
* Audition video sent
* BBQ and video games at Kevin's
Friday, August 3, 2018
* Chiropractor visit
* Tennis with Erick. 1v1 battle
Saturday, August 4, 2018
* Playing Switch most of the day
* When to pick up some crazy bread and found two dollars on the way back
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
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