The speed of joy

The speed of joy:

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The speed of joy.

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Martin Short.

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A legend.

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A comedy legend.

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For those who don’t, please yourself a favour and go watch the Netflix documentary on him (here).

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So fun.

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So funny.

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First discovered him years ago.

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On one of the late-night talk shows.

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Used to be obsessed with late-night TV.

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Watched all the interviews.

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Was more up to speed on pop culture than most for 6 years.

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I knew all of it.

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Followed all of it.

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Obsessed with celebrity culture.

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Who was dating who.

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Which movies were out.

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Which TV shows.

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But the best guest, hands down, on every late-night show was Martin Short.

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He was hilarious.

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Quick.

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Fast.

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Funny.

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Physical comedy.

Great voices.

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He was a comedic genius.

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Then he came out with Jiminy Glick.

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If you want a good laugh, watch this

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And this.

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I remember going through a phase during Covid.

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And he was incredible.

So smart.

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So funny.

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So different.

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His documentary does a fantastic job of telling that.

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Of sharing his story.

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Of how he persisted.

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How he dealt with death.

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Dealt with loss.

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Especially with those close to him at a young age.

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But he kept going.

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Kept working.

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Used their memory as fuel.

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Fuel to keep living his authentic self.

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His funny self.

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So much to learn from a guy like him.

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You need to laugh.

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To smile.

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To dance.

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To make people laugh.

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To not take life so seriously.

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You need to build a family.

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Find a great life partner.

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Someone who understands you.

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Then share those with friends.

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Close friends.

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Invest in your friends.

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Spend time with them.

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Cherish them.

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Then have fun.

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Make sure to have fun.

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Smile.

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Laugh.

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Dance.

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Play.

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Never take yourself too seriously.

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Enjoy the ride.

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Enjoy the moments.

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Find joy in every day.

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Thank you Marty.

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Thank you for being a shining light.

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For being yourself.

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You’re an inspiration to everyone.

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No one can ever be like you.

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Someone who operates at the speed of joy.

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