Blog FAQ!
The amount of support and wonderful comments I've recieved has been incredible, and the amount of people writing to me in private messages and emails has also been unbelievable. A lot of people have a lot of questions, so I thought I'd make a little FAQ based on the questions I've been asked a lot. It's just easier that way..!
1. Who are you and what's your real name?
I'm a 26 year old street performer from central Canada, and my friends call me Dan, which may not be my real name. I tour around the world eight to ten months of your average year performing in my own shows, variety shows, circus shows, or basically wherever I am needed. I also in the slow season get a couple gigs as a theatrical technician, where I perform the duties of Stage Manager and also if there are any computers and projection in the show, I can do that. If there's no one else around, I also know how to mix a show on your average audio board.
2. Why do you choose to be anonymous?
I'm in a job where I'm in the public eye a lot and name recognition means something. If I was open about who I was and who my friends are, I may have to be less candid about what I say. My career, as I'm sure you can tell from the blog, comes first.
3. What are your hobbies?
I especially *love* hockey, both watching and playing, cooking, computers, music, appreciating good food and wine, good friends... Those are all wonderful too.
4. What is your education?
High school graduate, with honours. I had the opportunity to get scholarships for physics, but turned them down as I knew circus was what I wanted to do.
5. You should write a book!
Everyone who has said this to me-- THANK YOU! Your words of encouragement mean so much. That being said, does anyone know any literary agents?
6. Is this really what you do for a living?
Yes. I have no other job.
7. How much money do you make?
People ask me this question a lot, and I always say the same thing. I own my own house, I drive a nice car, and I can take Nikki out to dinner. I live well. I'm not a millionaire, but I'm smart with my money and work very hard.
8. These stories sound made up.
They aren't.
9. How do you keep in shape/What do you eat?
Generally when I'm not doing shows, I train five or six days a week. Monday to Friday I do two hours in the gym, first hour is lifting and core work on machines. The next twenty minutes I do on the stationary bike to keep my cardio up. The last thirty to forty minutes I go into the sauna which is heated to 85 degrees Celsius or about 180 degrees Fahrenheit and do some more abs work, then relax and have a cool shower.
For circus training I usually do four days a week, doing hand to hand and cyr wheel on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
I eat a pretty good diet, a lot of eggs in the morning and oatmeal/granola/fruit combinations, smoothies and what not to snack on during the day. Lunch is usually a sandwich of fish or chicken with a salad, and dinner is pasta, rice, beans, and tofu/chicken as a meat. Once or twice a week I'll go out and eat whatever I want so I don't get bored or start longing for unhealthy foods all the time.
10. Where are you performing next?
If there's a big festival coming up in your area, and you think I might be one to be in it, please write me an email. I'll reply if I'm coming. All I ask is you respect my privacy on the blog if you do in fact see my show.
11. Can I see your picture?
See #2. ;)
12. Will you read my blog?
Sure. Email me the link. I'll even blogroll it if I like it!
13. Do you reply to everything people send you?
Yes. It may take me time especially if I'm on the road, but I will send everyone who comments or writes a response. If you comment, you will get a reply. Promise.
14. How did you get started in all this?
My entry, "Roots" explains pretty much the beginning. You can read it here:
street-show.livejournal.com/55428.html
15. Do you ever have guest writers/Have you ever guest written?
I haven't, and I haven't. I'm open to the idea though. Anyone who's interested, send me an email.
16. Can I have your email or Facebook/Myspace?
My email is streetshowblog@gmail.com.
My facebook is a little more private than that. ;)
1. Who are you and what's your real name?
I'm a 26 year old street performer from central Canada, and my friends call me Dan, which may not be my real name. I tour around the world eight to ten months of your average year performing in my own shows, variety shows, circus shows, or basically wherever I am needed. I also in the slow season get a couple gigs as a theatrical technician, where I perform the duties of Stage Manager and also if there are any computers and projection in the show, I can do that. If there's no one else around, I also know how to mix a show on your average audio board.
2. Why do you choose to be anonymous?
I'm in a job where I'm in the public eye a lot and name recognition means something. If I was open about who I was and who my friends are, I may have to be less candid about what I say. My career, as I'm sure you can tell from the blog, comes first.
3. What are your hobbies?
I especially *love* hockey, both watching and playing, cooking, computers, music, appreciating good food and wine, good friends... Those are all wonderful too.
4. What is your education?
High school graduate, with honours. I had the opportunity to get scholarships for physics, but turned them down as I knew circus was what I wanted to do.
5. You should write a book!
Everyone who has said this to me-- THANK YOU! Your words of encouragement mean so much. That being said, does anyone know any literary agents?
6. Is this really what you do for a living?
Yes. I have no other job.
7. How much money do you make?
People ask me this question a lot, and I always say the same thing. I own my own house, I drive a nice car, and I can take Nikki out to dinner. I live well. I'm not a millionaire, but I'm smart with my money and work very hard.
8. These stories sound made up.
They aren't.
9. How do you keep in shape/What do you eat?
Generally when I'm not doing shows, I train five or six days a week. Monday to Friday I do two hours in the gym, first hour is lifting and core work on machines. The next twenty minutes I do on the stationary bike to keep my cardio up. The last thirty to forty minutes I go into the sauna which is heated to 85 degrees Celsius or about 180 degrees Fahrenheit and do some more abs work, then relax and have a cool shower.
For circus training I usually do four days a week, doing hand to hand and cyr wheel on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
I eat a pretty good diet, a lot of eggs in the morning and oatmeal/granola/fruit combinations, smoothies and what not to snack on during the day. Lunch is usually a sandwich of fish or chicken with a salad, and dinner is pasta, rice, beans, and tofu/chicken as a meat. Once or twice a week I'll go out and eat whatever I want so I don't get bored or start longing for unhealthy foods all the time.
10. Where are you performing next?
If there's a big festival coming up in your area, and you think I might be one to be in it, please write me an email. I'll reply if I'm coming. All I ask is you respect my privacy on the blog if you do in fact see my show.
11. Can I see your picture?
See #2. ;)
12. Will you read my blog?
Sure. Email me the link. I'll even blogroll it if I like it!
13. Do you reply to everything people send you?
Yes. It may take me time especially if I'm on the road, but I will send everyone who comments or writes a response. If you comment, you will get a reply. Promise.
14. How did you get started in all this?
My entry, "Roots" explains pretty much the beginning. You can read it here:
street-show.livejournal.com/55428.html
15. Do you ever have guest writers/Have you ever guest written?
I haven't, and I haven't. I'm open to the idea though. Anyone who's interested, send me an email.
16. Can I have your email or Facebook/Myspace?
My email is streetshowblog@gmail.com.
My facebook is a little more private than that. ;)