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Laura

"One of these kids is doing her own thing..."

About Me

While most people think I'm a tried and true East Coaster... they're wrong! I grew up in Sloughhouse, California (the name speaks for itself: a small farm town outside of Sacramento.) While I was NOT a member of the Future Farmers of America, I did attend the "Annual Barn Dance" and had a hoot! I figured the farm life was fun, but moved to Los Angeles to be a big city mouse... After graduating from UCLA in 2000, I worked in the "Swimming with Sharks" style world of entertainment while dedicating myself to various film, theatrical and sketch comedy projects. A lot of time was spent learning Improvisation through local schools - such as the Groundlings (the renowned Improvisational school and group of performers) where I just completed Writing Lab. It was my love of comedy, entertaining and laughter itself that drew me to stand-up. My first comedy showcase was held in January, 2004 at the world famous Comedy Store's Belly Room on the Sunset Strip. Within weeks I was asked to be a monthly regular. It's my energy, enthusiasm, hilariously clean material and my ability to show up for open-mic nights that has earned me spots at all the local comedy club venues - and now some national hot spots. More often, I can be found headlining at various coffee shops, eateries and dive bars all over town.. Lucky me! I'd luv for you to come check out a show and have some fun!If you like my page layout check out ... whateverlife.com
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My Interests



People, Laughing, Sports (basketball, especially! Go Sacramento Kings!) Working out (by myself - no trainers puhlease!) Long walks, Hiking, Home, Virtual Boxing (I kick tush: ladies and gentleman!) Giving presents, coke-a-cola, Beating my brothers at Monopoly, New York, Yoga, Traveling, Learning, Big Dogs, Pop a shot contests, Reading, i like food - but not really desserts, Listening to nothing but the rain while lounging in bed, wheat thins, shmoozing my way into things for my friends and myself, Mandaly Bay's Lounge in Las Vegas, Making Finger Foods, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on wheat bread, starbucks, photogaphy, shopping at costco...

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who puts practicality aside and shoots for what they really want and desire .. who aren't afraid to be "different." Those whom are enchanting, dedicated, determined, passionate, fun and free (however, i've learned people who are locked up aren't so bad either!)

Music:

LITERALLY everything.. Movie soundtracks are the BEST because they usually have a great mix of different styles. Just to name a few individual artists: Billy Joel, Common, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bette Midler, Kanye West, Micheal Buble, Eminem, Sinatra, Sean Paul...the list goes on and on and on ...

Movies:

Usual Suspects, Shawshank Redemption, The Best Years of Our Lives, 25th Hour, Akeelah and the Bee, Goonies, Clue

Television:

The Price is Right (I must give credit, where credit is due!) Currently i download Lost and The Office onto my ipod to watch sometimes - they're pretty good! However, my all time favorites are Sex & The City and The Cosby Show

Books:

All Novels by Joyce Carol Oates, Lovely Bones, The Giving Tree, Miss Nelson is Missing & The Stupids (do anything)

Heroes:

My mom, my brothers ... and Golda Meir