This is the Blog of Comedian Terry Jones, a smooth, funny, crazy,geeky,crazy, smart, intelligent, crazy young Comedian. This is the Blog of his Journey, thoughts/views, and funnies. Enjoy the journey on the road, of Terry Jones. He is American Mentally, With Japanese Tendencies.
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Whats up TEAM TERRY!? I'm just giving you a langston update! The Short Film "One Day" By Dom Shuck is still underway. Here are a couple of the onset stills, and man do they look Bad-Ass!!! I can't wait to see the final cut, just as much as Team Terry! Here they are, Langston being bad ass, and yeah that's green screen lol.
Langston Punching
Looking over how great the one scene looked. With Director Dom Shuck.
Go Team Terry!!! I'm very excited that people are starting to read my blog, and I want to thank all of you for supporting me. This post will be about my "Road Blocks", and how I’m dealing with them. I have been doing comedy for about 5 years now, from 18 to 23(I’ll be 24 soon, I’m getting old).I have had nothing but ups and downs, But I have no choice but to follow my heart. I didn't choose this path, this path chose me, and so I follow it by any means.
Doors open and close in this game, but to me life is a game we play to win. I don't play checkers, I play chess, and soon I will win. You know it gets depressing doing comedy, which is ironic being we help depressed people. To Quote Rorschach’s Joke from the graphic novel "The Watchmen." He says "Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says 'Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up.' Man bursts into tears. Says 'But, doctor...I am Pagliacci.'"
Some days I wonder what am I doing with my life? Have I accomplished anything? I answer to myself by saying; you’re following your heart, the path that was chosen for you. You feel that you're in a losing game, but the only real losers are the ones who quit. When I played football in High School, it was funny that kids that didn't play would talk shit on the kids that were "Bench warmers." Yet those same kids would come and tryout for the team every year, and quit.
There would be hundreds of kids come out every year, and that number would slim. Their excuses might have fooled the average person, but not this Samurai. "I had to work, and watch my baby sister after school." Yeah and so did a lot of my team mates, but people who are jealous and/or insecure always talk. Those kids were not athletic, but had the heart to stick through the hard times. Those guys were my heroes, even more than the superstars.
Heart takes you far, and sometimes I got to remind myself that's the best way to live and think. HAHA, Hell I’ll probably have to come back every once in a while and read this to stay sane. But that's how I answer the first part, so what of question #2? Well I feel I have accomplished a couple things, I guess. See I try my best not to get comfortable with my accomplishments. Especially as a Comedian residing in Pittsburgh Pa, though my resume is impressive I guess.
I have at my age done more than many people older than me, and that have been doing comedy longer than me. I have opened for Legends and people I grew up watching on T.V. But I try to make myself stay humble, and meditate on the bigger picture without getting comfortable. Some of my peers wish they could accomplish what I have, yet I go it's no big deal. It's all business for me, Opening for Eddie Griffin, and Damon Wayans is awesome. But I want to get that money and status they have, not be an opener 15 years later. So I keep on trucking, even when I go from huge shows, to doing a show with 12 people watching in a shit bar.
When ever these road blocks or questions come to me, I will no longer wait in traffic. Time for this samurai to find a detour on his own road, Tigers are to strong for that. So I will stay sane, stay up, stay strong, and keep on moving along this journey to my destination. The Destination is boring without the story of the path, of how it was met. Look at "Conan the Barbarian" movies, they say he's a king at the end of both movies, and they tell you. "But that is another story”, and it's awesome knowing he becomes a king as we witnessed his Journey. It's Never about the destination, but it's about our Journey that makes us who we are at the end of the destination. So I let you all who follow, and support me, witness my journey. And I hope that all of you are enjoying this Road of Terry Jones............A Comedy Samurai.
What's up Team Terry!? I'm back and as you may or may not know. I am starring in a short film called "One Day" Directed and Written by: Dom Shuck. The film is about a top mafia hitman/enforcer named Langston (Me), who no longer wants to be in the mob life. He wants to change his life for the better, all in order to get his girlfriend Bonita back. But on his way to go see Bonita and let her know he's quitting the life, he's confronted by some old friends about his departure. Check out some stills on set of "One Day", release news coming soon!
Me Getting a make-up, touch up.
Dom Shuck Directing the scene between Langston and Bonita.
What's happenin people, I hope you enjoy this new blog and the mind of Comedian Terry Jones. View videos if you're new and have no Idea who I am (I Know I'm not the British Comedian Monty Python's Terry Jones you meant to google). But none the less, I haven't had many complaints about this Black Terry Jones kid. As you know I'm a comic geek, imma anime freak, imma nerdy, geeky, Samurai!!!!!
So, I shall share with you all the review on a comic book that is worth every penny. Not just worth every penny but worth your time as well. When it comes to Mark Millar, he takes the simplest Idea and turns in genius. In Marvel’s Civil War, the enemies were superheroes, and the super heroes were.........super heroes. It was nuts, and then KICK-ASS was a regular kid who did what all of us dreamed of. He became a hero, but was a normal kid.
Now walk with me on this genius idea, Imagine a guy like Bruce Wayne. Meaning he’s Rich as hell and having all the money, training, and heart of Batman. But ends up being as psychotic as the Joker!? Well if you love that, I present Mark Millars: Nemesis!!! It's crazy and to make all of us excited they put on the front "Makes KICK ASS LOOK LIKE SHIT!" I must admit this comic is sick, and the fact that they throw all comic rules out the window.
The Villain, who is our protagonist, is wearing a all white outfit and cape. Which usually in comic books certain colors would show who was good and bad. I love that they use the color white, on such an evil man. He's rich, he's bored, and he's pissed. And after defeating every single decorated Police officer all over the world. He decides to come to America and try his hand at the most difficult challenge.
And I don't want to give away too much, but I’m sucked in after the first issue and want more, so I can understand the purpose of Nemesis: the Worlds only super villain. Again me being a geek and needing to have the first print, I paid $20 Bucks for the very first print. And when it comes to Mark Millar Comics, get them ASAP. The Value of it usually shoots up right away, and they're usually rare prints. I say you go to a comic book store and get this right away, because you won't be disappointed. Thank you once again Mark Millar for entertaining us with something so genius (He has to smoke some high grade drug; these basic ideas are so genius).
What's up Team Terry!? As you guys all know, Terry Jones is a comic book geek, man I love comics. I was born in 1986, so I didn't get to enjoy the comic boom of the 70's and 80's though I collect them from that time era. But I did enjoy the 90's boom of comics; I was raised on Marvel (THE BEST), some DC (BATMAN!), and Image Comics (SPAWWWWWWNNNNNN!!!!!).
I can't help but be surprised with how much the comic market is still booming! I mean comic books are still selling still relevant and everything we enjoy about our favorite heroes and villains have changed for better and some for worst. But with great Writers and great artist to keep our interest, how can we not love comics!? Hell comics are even more violent these days, such as my favorite punisher max, Kick-Ass, Nemesis and so on.
Now with the price of comic books being sooooo expensive these days, and a recession that's "Over" but still has aftermath. You ask yourself, am I spending on the right product? And with the technology these days to download a whole comic book series and read it for free is so easy. So why spend the money? Well if you're a true collector like me, the feel of the pages and that comic book smell is amazing! Knowing that you have something worth more than you paid for it is exciting!(Am I having sex with women or reading comic books?)
Well I will tell you of a couple of interesting ways to save money, and still get you comic book fix. Now one interesting way to save money is to buy a whole comic book series in trade. Meaning it’s a paperback or hardcover version of the whole series. "But aren't those books expensive Terry?" It's cheaper than you think actually, if you just want to read and not collect for comic book value. I have all 8 issues of KICK-ASS and even though it's a fairly new comic book, it's worth a lot of money.
I spent $15 Dollars just to have a first print of the first issue a while back. And it's been 4.99 a comic after that one (Which I was very lucky, price has up'd on it). So I spent a overall after time $50 Dollars on the whole series just to own them in comic book form. Which KICK-ASS is a Series to read, imagine this, someone decides to become a hero just like we always wanted. But with no training, no powers, and no gadgets. Nothing but, heart, stupidity, pride, and a dream. It's a great series to read!
So now that the trade is out, it's only 15 dollars for the whole "Novel form" of all 8 comics. It seems expensive when you go to buy a whole series and spend 20 bucks, but I spend 20 bucks on just four comic books! So consider that option when deciding to purchase a series for just reading purpose, or try the library. For old comic books, imma tell you my secret, get ready...................antique shops and garage sales.
I have come upon a lot of my old comic books through Antique shops, for dirt cheap prices. Some new series are worth spending, some aren't but saving money helps us all a lot. Hopefully this was helpful, because I have a comic addiction, hence why comic geeks are geeks..............HULK SMASH!!!!
Hello Chasers, its comedian Terry Jones giving an “exciting” review about the new Chayse song “Sex Doll.” Now when it comes to Chayse, I am one of her biggest fans out here. I met Chayse back in 07 and fell in love with her shows and music, but I shall give an unbiased review. Chayse has a style that is considered house, or dance music. And there have been songs that I’m not that fond of, and then tracks I’m a huge fan of. (I’m an over all fan of Chayse)
So you know to expect some techno and dance sounds, which she pulls off very well. Even though I would love to hear Chayse on a Pop/ R&B style song one day. Hearing songs like “The Thrill Vision x Club mix”, “Do me baby”, and “Loving and Leaving” causes you to do nothing but fall in love with Chayse. So you ask yourself, how can Chayse top her own hot songs that we love? Is it possible for her to out do hits she already has?
The answer to that question is “Sex Doll”, this song is crazy! This song is probably, in my top five Chayse songs. The way the production starts, you feel something epic coming. And after seconds of the beat, Chayse comes in with very catchy lyrics. Lyrics you’ll probably be singing, while in line with groceries while people look at you nuts. The song reminds me of a musical version of “The Stepford wives”, the message is great.
It’s as if she’s singing about what a lot of men want, the desires and lusty urges. Let’s face it men, we can be pigs, wanting a woman who doesn’t talk too much and wants it all day. So that’s your “Sex Doll.” We want the women to cook, clean, sex us to the extreme, and stay in tip top society styled, all Seeing Eye shape. (Not all men, just a lot of us, hell even women these days.) There is also an even BIGGER message if you listen close enough. I love the vocal arrangements in this song, the mixing, the message, and the Production. This song will have you excited for even more music evolution from Chayse. And after getting a sneak listen from the vault, I can’t wait to hear this next album!
The Thrill is over people, we are going to just be chasing because we can’t get enough. So keep on Chasing, Chasers, and be prepared for the greatness. I can’t wait for you guys to hear “Sex Doll”; this Jam is going to blow you away. It’s going to Blow you away more than Lindsey Lohan does Blow! (That’s a lot of blow yo)
This was recorded month's ago but is still a good Documentary to watch, being followed at Open mic's and shit gigs. Comedians interviewed in this also include Nick Milton and Kenny Champion. Special thanks to WPTS 92.1 for allowing footage to be shot in their radio station.
So I wanted to share this along side the last post, check it out, it's informative.
Richard Pryor idolized Bill Cosby, Richard is still the #1 Comedian of All time, but Cosby is a Black King!
Richard has Cosby's rhythm and even tried to perform like him, and found it wasn't for him and he found his own way. Richard Pryor single handedly took the Power out of the N-Word. Pryor was considered such a civil rights leader, and slayer of the N-Words power, he got death threats when he stopped using it.
He later realized that the word is probably the worst word ever created on earth. Now Pryor was friends with top Black artist, civil rights leaders such as Jim Brown, Jesse Jackson, and even Black Panther Leader Huey P. Newton. He was so Militant on stage as a Black Man. But off stage, he had such a bad black man struggle that it's amazing!
Dr. Cosby, Single Handedly was such a good stand up; they never used the term Negro in front of his name. Back in times they used to use Negro followed by the Comedians name. Dick Gregory aka the first black comedian to do political jokes was labeled Negro Comedian Dick Gregory. Not many know this, but thanks to Dr. Cosby, they took the Negro out of black comedians’ names. And Cosby was considered "White?" you ignorant bastards!
Thanks to Dr. Cosby, he made a sitcom that didn't take place in the projects, and where characters were successful black people. Dr. Cosby played a Dr. and his wife was a lawyer, and they lived in a nice big house. Dr. Cosby opened so many doors for Blacks. Hell thanks to him Pryor was able to become Pryor. Cosby was cool, smooth, and hilarious. Know your history before you pop off about people next time. But I would like to thank both of these Men for opening doors beyond anyone’s comprehension. Cosby had more militant or better yet Pro-Black ways than some can comprehend. I want Dr. Cosby money, and I will keep going on the path I take daily.
Hello my people, its comedian Terry Jones back again for another episode. This time I will be explaining my thoughts and feelings about, what is "Black?" I recently have been hearing some very stupid, ignorant ass stuff lately. I recently was accused of forgetting I’m black, and having a white mind. I think it's hilarious that the people associate race with the wrong things. First off, I hate when people always say "We're black artist, we have to stick together!" No we don't have to stick together because we have the same skin color, that's ignorant to think. If someone is untalented, unprofessional, and toxic waste of time, why mess with them? (70's voice)Black people, black people, it's time to step your games up babyyyyyy.
When I think of black, I think of us African-Americans having a culture, a history, not association with being ignorant. We have been afflicted, by ignorance, which we afflict on each other. There is no such proper way to be black in my opinion, except don't forget you're black. As long as you're aware that Racism will still affect you, that is remembering you're black. "Helping" someone just because they are black, but they are ruining everything is "Black." See a lot of people are not familiar with Willie Lynchsm, and everyone wants to use the term "sold out" first chance they get.
Selling out is forgetting you're black, not being aware you're black, and being gullible to the racism around you (Even same race racism). Willie Lynch was a "Slave Master" who came up with a way to control slaves, and passed it on to other slave masters. The plan was to put the Blacks against the Blacks, old against the young, dark against the light, man against the women and etc. That still applies today, it's hilarious that we call people "Uncle Toms", which is a term used for a sell out, or a black person who acts white.
But in reality, the Uncle Tom’s to me are the Coons, the puppets of Willie Lynchism. Before you use the term sell out, or dub someone "white" for not knowing Gucci Mane lyrics. Stop and look at yourself in the mirror and ask what do you know of this culture, you so much judge others on? Being black is more than knowing rap lyrics, or watching BET (What I like to call NET, figure that out :-) haha). This is about getting your own, and not waiting for handouts, "OBAMAS IN OFFICE WE AIN'T GOTTA DO SHIT NO MORE! 40 ACRES AND MULE MY NIG!"
Cut that ignorant ass coonery out, you're black, yet you don't have any knowledge of being mentally scarred? I don't want 40 Acres and a Mule; I'll work for my 40 Acres, and a Car. Step your game up people, because this brotha is far from a sell out. Keep Coonin in your life, matter of fact, how about this. If being Black is being, ignorant, dumb, dirty, crazy, and close minded. Then I'll just continue to be the "white-Boy" you continue to blame me for being. Better yet, "I’m American mentally, with Japanese tendencies." I rather be that than "Black" Because Terry Jones, a African-American, B-Lacking nothing! Peace.
Hello, Terry Jones friends and fans, this is the news you have wanted to hear all weekend. Since you guys seem to enjoy when I blog, and share my experiences, this is one you'll love. So this past weekend, I got a chance to open for Damon Wayans. It was without a doubt the best week I ever had in my comedy career. From Thursday to Sunday, I got a chance to work with someone I grew up watching on T.V.(seems to be a trend I know) it was fun.
Wednesday I got a call from the Improv asking if I could work the Damon Wayans weekend. And I said I can do everyday except for Thursday, due to me having a headline show at Robert Morris University. I was told that I’d have to do all the days, so I was flustered. I called to confirm the RMU show, and I let them know I was going to double book for Thursday. So I call back, and confirm that I can do all the shows.So now I'm stressing over the fact I’m double booked, and having shows 30 minutes away starting around the same time. So Thursday comes and I head to the Improv early, it's packed inside for a Thursday.
So Damon Wayans, his daughters, and his son Damon Jr. all come in the club. I talk to Damon Jr. for a minute and get a feel for his personality. He was a real cool guy, kind of reminded me of someone I would hangout with.After talking to him, and getting his credits (So that when i introduce him I can say "you've seen him on this show, this movie, and etc) I head to the green room. And I go to see what Damon Wayans wants me too say, and I must say he was one of the coolest people ever. Not fun cool, or goofy cool, but just a smooth guy, you know? He told me what he wanted me to say, and time for Showtime. He asked "Is the show about to start?" I replied yeah we're about to start, and he said "do your thing brotha," which I found to be thoughtful.So I go up and I perform and I have a great set, and Damon Wayans Jr. comes up next and kills it, and then his Dad does the same. Damon Jr. says to me, "I think we tag together well on this show." Damon Wayans Jr. was amazing, keep your eyes open for him. But I agreed with him. After the first night I head right out to Robert Morris, and to my luck the show got set back an hour so I made it on time.
I had so much fun; it was the best college show I ever performed at. It felt good coming from a great show, to go to a great show.Friday comes and the day starts off good, I got a chance to see my baby twin nieces, Bobby and Charley. They always start off my Fridays with a smile and inspiration, so it was good. Then it was Showtime again, this time I brought my DVD's with me. Especially since I don't have to rush to another show afterwards, and I would now have time to sell them. So I ask Damon Jr. if he thinks its ok to sell merchandise, he makes the "I'm not sure" face. And he tells me to ask his Dad. So I head back to the Green room, knock on the door, and the door opens. I say hi and I ask if it would be ok to sell merchandise at the end of the show. And he replied, "You can sell whatever you want brotha, and I hope you sell everyone of them." I ask is there any other announcements or anything else you need me to say. He says "Nope, everything’s good man, have a good set." I felt his gesture was honest and heartfelt, it felt good that he understood the hustle. He knew I was trying to grind and make my money and get my product (Me) out there. Friday was amazing and so was Saturday, DVD sells were crazy. People were buying my DVD’s left and right, there was a line for Terry Jones DVD's. It was amazing, it was the perfect show, and my style complimented both of theirs. A lot of people and even staff at the club said, it was the best show they seen in years.
People said it was a perfect fit; it was as if the show was tailor fitted. Sunday night came and the weekend ended, and as they left, Damon Wayans goes "It was nice working with you" and he daps me up. As he leaves he says "I'll see you in LA." I never said I was gonna be in LA, but it was as if he knew my potential and knows I have a chance. And knows that I want to go, and or will make it to LA. It was the best weekend ever, I never been a part of a perfect fitted show. A lot of people are star struck by the fact it was the Damon Wayans. When it comes to a true fan, I’m a huge Damon Wayans fan. He's one of my biggest influences on my funny personality, my sketch and comedy acting.
I don't get super excited about working with big stars. I get excited for the opportunity given, but not the person. I give them space, I stay professional, and I do my job. And that's how you get work, being egotistical will get you no where. I do impressions of his characters; this was the best weekend, even better than when I featured for Eddie Griffin. So it was amazing, and a perfect showcase, it's just a depressing thing at the same time. You do these shows with huge stars and you think what’s next? I work with people I grew up watching a lot, so it just makes me wonder for the future. What is the next thing for my career, only the fates can let that thread be known. Until then, I appreciate your support, and I continue to want you to be able to witness my journey. Oh yeah.............HULK SMASH!!!!!!
READ AND FIND OUT JIVE SUCKAS!!! No....Here ya go, At the age of 18, Terry Jones began doing stand-up comedy in Pittsburgh, PA. Fresh out of high school Jones decided to go on stage at the Pittsburgh Improv after a friend dared him to perform. Realizing he had talent and the the gift of laughter, he decided to pursue his dream as a stand-up comic. Jones has performed at many clubs such as the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Improv, The Funnybone, and has performed at different venues and colleges all around. He has done benefit comedy shows, Been On Pittsburgh Tv and Radio. And has opened for the likes of Eddie Griffin, Hal Sparks, Jo’Koy, Damon Wayans, Bert Kreischer, John Witherspoon and many more. Terry Jones is aspiring to be one of the hottest young comics in America. Jones has an observational style that is very unique for a young, black comic. With his impersonations, energy, and raw talent, Terry Jones hopes to one day become a household name.
I have at my age done more than many people older than me, and that have been doing comedy longer than me. I have opened for Legends and people I grew up watching on T.V. But I try to make myself stay humble, and meditate on the bigger picture without getting comfortable. Some of my peers wish they could accomplish what I have, yet I go it's no big deal. It's all business for me, Opening for Eddie Griffin, and Damon Wayans is awesome. But I want to get that money and status they have, not be an opener 15 years later. So I keep on trucking, even when I go from huge shows, to doing a show with 12 people watching in a shit bar.
So, I shall share with you all the review on a comic book that is worth every penny. Not just worth every penny but worth your time as well. When it comes to Mark Millar, he takes the simplest Idea and turns in genius. In Marvel’s Civil War, the enemies were superheroes, and the super heroes were.........super heroes. It was nuts, and then KICK-ASS was a regular kid who did what all of us dreamed of. He became a hero, but was a normal kid.
What's up Team Terry!? As you guys all know, Terry Jones is a comic book geek, man I love comics. I was born in 1986, so I didn't get to enjoy the comic boom of the 70's and 80's though I collect them from that time era. But I did enjoy the 90's boom of comics; I was raised on Marvel (THE BEST), some DC (BATMAN!), and Image Comics (SPAWWWWWWNNNNNN!!!!!). 
Richard has Cosby's rhythm and even tried to perform like him, and found it wasn't for him and he found his own way. Richard Pryor single handedly took the Power out of the N-Word. Pryor was considered such a civil rights leader, and slayer of the N-Words power, he got death threats when he stopped using it.
Dr. Cosby, Single Handedly was such a good stand up; they never used the term Negro in front of his name. Back in times they used to use Negro followed by the Comedians name. Dick Gregory aka the first black comedian to do political jokes was labeled Negro Comedian Dick Gregory. Not many know this, but thanks to Dr. Cosby, they took the Negro out of black comedians’ names. And Cosby was considered "White?" you ignorant bastards!
