If
you are a fan of Bill Cosby's story-telling ability, George Wallace's
emphasizing ability or Richard Prior's animation, you'll love Henry
O. Watson.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, offstage this
actor/comedian is a real southern gentleman, complete with charm and
southern drawl. The moment he hits the stage, his energy and enthusiasm
tells you you're in for a performance you won't forget.
But
you'd better bring your brains to catch the humour he'll throw at
you, or some of it'll go right over your head.
Watson's
philosophy on performing is that when you walk out on stage, you've
got to grab the audience's attention, and then hold it until you're
ready to leave. He says, "Think back to the comedians you saw
last week... if you don't remember anything about them, they didn't
really get your attention."
About
his own comedy, he says, "The ingredients for being a successful
stand-up comedian are likeability, individuality and stylized delivery.
The style I'm working with is 'tricky wit'. You usually can't guess
what I'm going to say . . . you've got to listen because it appeals
to your intelligence. I'm funny to those who listen."
Watson
has always been proud of his roots, however, he admits, "I left
Memphis many years ago, because I was ambitious. I wanted to WEAR
cotton!"
This
unique brand of 'cerebral' comedy stems from a varied background in
psychology, accounting and serving in Vietnam. Owning a limo service
in Los Angeles actually launched his career as a stand-up comic. Driving
the "stars" presented him with so much comedic material,
that he needed an outlet for his wit. Soon he was performing across
Canada and the United States provoking genuine thought and invoking
laughter at the serious side of life. Born from his love of travel,
Henry writes postcards to famous people saying what he thinks of them.
They just have to figure out who the hell it came from!
Copyright
1999 - Henry O. Watson
Henry's
most ingratiating attribute is his ability to grab your attention
with his strong presence and his accurate portrayal of the funny side
of life's reality. His audiences agree that Henry is clean-spirited,
warm-hearted, enthusiastic and very funny, and Henry reminds us:
"You
can Stop Me if You Think I'm Lying!"
by
Wendy Keen
[agent@keenideas.com]
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