African American Comedian Don “D.C.” Curry Reveals How He Retains His Creativity
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Comedian
Don “D.C.” Curry was shot-putted to the forefront of African American
comedy when the jokester hosted the legendary BET ComicView. His
relentless turbo delivery and cat-quick wit busted up nightclubs
nationwide and earned him the Comedian of the Year in 199-96. He made a
guest appearance recently at the A.C.T.4Life’s “Hollywood South” in
Atlanta, where he assessed the burgeoning Hollywood presence in the
ATL. Curry also talks about his ability to keep his comedy fresh and
crackin after all these years. – terry shropshire
RO: How are you able to keep your comedy routine spicy and flavorful after many years in the biz?
Curry:
“I always believed that comedy meant something, that it provoked
thought. You know, while comedy being is totally fictitious is in
order, some of it makes me laugh. The funniest things are the most
ironic things, to me. The funniest subjects are about life itself. It’s
about the news. If you keep up with what’s happening, you’ll never be
at a shortage of material. Because life, no matter what it is, always
has a humorous side. Timing is important, and sometimes it’s important
to wait until it’s the right time. But I found absolutely nothing that
has no humorous vibe to it.”
RO:
Many entertainers, especially actors, are calling the ATL their home.
That, along with the emergence of Tyler Perry Studios has people
labeling Atlanta the “Hollywood South”. What are your thoughts?
Curry:
“Over the last few years, it has appeared as thought – I have not done
any films here – that this is the new Mecca sort of speak for the
industry. I think that’s a wonderful thing. It will be more
opportunities. Not only because more opportunities, but it’s the great
opportunities for people who may or may not be able to up and leave to
go to New York. I think it’s a great thing. I think that Atlanta is a
hub. I think there is a great industry here. And I think that there’s a
lot of talent down here that otherwise would not be exposed. I’m
excited about it.”
