Author Archives: marthaoneill

Years ago, during the last big recession, when I was laid off from my (really fun) job as a cameraman (cameraskirt?) & PA on Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing Show, I quickly discovered there were absolutely no jobs in TV production … Continue reading →

The best summer job I ever had was working at Ontario Place at the concert venue called “The Forum”.  It’s long gone, replaced with the much slicker, bigger “Molson Amphitheatre”; but back then it was a wonderful, home-sy place. The … Continue reading →

As a comic, I’m constantly searching for ways to mine new material. I don’t know how other comics write, but my method is very random – something funny happens in life and I think, “How can I make this a … Continue reading →

This topic has been beaten to death then shoved down our throats like haggis on Robbie Burns Day, but I’m still fascinated with the whole Susan Boyle thing, so off I go… I must confess, I’ve watched the video about … Continue reading →

Well, that was a wet, weird and fast summer! I can’t believe it’s been over two months since I’ve sent in a column. So this will be a bit of a catch-up more than anything. I spent most of the … Continue reading →