Anonymous:

I'm moving to LA from England next year and I'm freaking out so I was wondering if you had any general advice? Do you think there'll be any culture shock?

Yes, I do. 

Find friends. And find a hobby not related to this vain, soul-sucking industry. And save money. And be kind. Just be kind to people, y’know? 

Oh, and if you have an accent, people will think you’re cool already, so just ride that wave like you’re on a jolly ol’ surfboard. 

Anonymous:

I have these jokes and when I think about them or say them out loud I like them, but when I write them down they seem ridiculous. what am I doing wrong??

Nothing. Try writing down some jokes you hear popular comedians say. They’re very often not great. The words are only a fraction of the sell. The rest is cadence, demeanor, context, environment.