Stand-up comedy spotlight: Laura Little
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Published by Sareth Ney on July 28, 2017 at 3:08 p.m.
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Photo credit: F.I.N.A.O. ENT GROUP
Sareth Ney: What inspired you to perform stand-up comedy?
Laura Little: I have always been the class (not so much) clown but with fast comebacks and sly remarks. I have funny stories and the ability to make people laugh, even when they don't see the humor.
SN: What was the feeling like, when you first performed stand-up comedy?
LL: I was so nervous. I still get like that. I prayed from the time I realized, “You crazy fool.” “Are you really doing this?” Until, I was on that microphone and on that stage. Then—I just kept it real and real quick, before I passed out.
SN: Which are your favorite comedy specials and record albums?
LL: I love the Dean Martin roasts, Redd Foxx’s albums, Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Carol Burnett. There is another lady who used to talk about, “Get yourself an ugly man.” I don't remember her name. I want to say Minnie Riperton. I'm not sure but I loved it.
SN: Which are your favorite sketch shows, sitcoms and comedy films?
LL: I loved Eddie Murphy in the remake of “The Nutty Professor”. “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, “Friends”, “Frasier”, “Malcolm & Eddie”, “Married… with Children”, “The Flip Wilson Show”, “Love, American Style” and “Hee Haw”. Now, they were funny.
SN: If you could go on tour with any comedian, which one would you choose?
LL: Whoever it would be—they would have to be down-to-earth because I'll get fired up, if they were uppity. They should not be too young, so I don't feel old. I say everybody should come and we can have a world tour.
SN: If you could get roasted by five comedians (past or present), which ones would you choose?
LL: I think I would have Robin Harris, Steve Harvey, Carlos Mencia, Lisa Lampanelli and Bill Cosby.
SN: Which other forms of comedy would you like to venture off into?
LL: Improv looks fun. I used to want to do slapstick but at this stage of the game, I might hurt myself. I would love to do a play but no singing. Well, maybe two songs but that's it.
SN: What experience would you like for your audience to take with them, after a set is over?
LL: I would like them to walk away feeling like they just left their friend’s house. Where they talked and had a few laughs. I like how they can't wait for our next pow wow because they know it's going to be good.
SN: Where do you see your comedy career, in the next five years?
LL: I would love to be doing it full time and on ships, events, plays, etc. I really don't want to do the nightclubs and stuff. I don't feel connected, I don’t drink, I don’t want to hear all the cursing and I don’t want to be up all night. I'm getting older. I got to make sure I look good, can't be drunk and tired.
SN: Where can the readers find you online and on social media?
LL: I’m on Facebook at @elleallday and on Instagram at @therealelleallday.
Editor's note: This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Laura Little: I have always been the class (not so much) clown but with fast comebacks and sly remarks. I have funny stories and the ability to make people laugh, even when they don't see the humor.
SN: What was the feeling like, when you first performed stand-up comedy?
LL: I was so nervous. I still get like that. I prayed from the time I realized, “You crazy fool.” “Are you really doing this?” Until, I was on that microphone and on that stage. Then—I just kept it real and real quick, before I passed out.
SN: Which are your favorite comedy specials and record albums?
LL: I love the Dean Martin roasts, Redd Foxx’s albums, Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Carol Burnett. There is another lady who used to talk about, “Get yourself an ugly man.” I don't remember her name. I want to say Minnie Riperton. I'm not sure but I loved it.
SN: Which are your favorite sketch shows, sitcoms and comedy films?
LL: I loved Eddie Murphy in the remake of “The Nutty Professor”. “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, “Friends”, “Frasier”, “Malcolm & Eddie”, “Married… with Children”, “The Flip Wilson Show”, “Love, American Style” and “Hee Haw”. Now, they were funny.
SN: If you could go on tour with any comedian, which one would you choose?
LL: Whoever it would be—they would have to be down-to-earth because I'll get fired up, if they were uppity. They should not be too young, so I don't feel old. I say everybody should come and we can have a world tour.
SN: If you could get roasted by five comedians (past or present), which ones would you choose?
LL: I think I would have Robin Harris, Steve Harvey, Carlos Mencia, Lisa Lampanelli and Bill Cosby.
SN: Which other forms of comedy would you like to venture off into?
LL: Improv looks fun. I used to want to do slapstick but at this stage of the game, I might hurt myself. I would love to do a play but no singing. Well, maybe two songs but that's it.
SN: What experience would you like for your audience to take with them, after a set is over?
LL: I would like them to walk away feeling like they just left their friend’s house. Where they talked and had a few laughs. I like how they can't wait for our next pow wow because they know it's going to be good.
SN: Where do you see your comedy career, in the next five years?
LL: I would love to be doing it full time and on ships, events, plays, etc. I really don't want to do the nightclubs and stuff. I don't feel connected, I don’t drink, I don’t want to hear all the cursing and I don’t want to be up all night. I'm getting older. I got to make sure I look good, can't be drunk and tired.
SN: Where can the readers find you online and on social media?
LL: I’m on Facebook at @elleallday and on Instagram at @therealelleallday.
Editor's note: This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast and is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival.
