tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post9140520782734094637..comments2024-03-09T00:58:19.040-08:00Comments on THE WORLD IS A STAGE: JAY JOHNSONhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209913484299156278noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-57098752817393937342011-11-07T15:06:18.659-08:002011-11-07T15:06:18.659-08:00Thank you so much for posting this publicly. I can...Thank you so much for posting this publicly. I can't count how many times people have asked if I know you, Jeff Dunham or Ronn Lucas personally. I usually say, "We know each other, but not close friends." To see you reconcile your friendship with Jeff is so amazing! I love to see the human aspect of what we do. I respect you both very much and appreciate your transparency.Kevin Johnsonhttp://www.laffalot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-28782185188751484972011-10-25T13:00:16.714-07:002011-10-25T13:00:16.714-07:00Jay......I remember how proud your father was of y...Jay......I remember how proud your father was of you when he would bring you out to Six Flags to see Argyle and the enormous support he gave to you. Most fathers would fight to change the mind of their son who declared that he wanted to be a ventriloquist or any other part of show business. I admired him for that at the time and hoped that it would all work out for you. It certainly did. From your blog post your father not only supported you, he built a son of excellent character. <br /><br />John HardmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-35406429563796630172011-10-24T22:43:45.216-07:002011-10-24T22:43:45.216-07:00Thanks to both Jay and Jeff for leading by example...Thanks to both Jay and Jeff for leading by example. Two good men and an inspiration to us all.Gary Lenonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-17506856978146412882011-10-24T13:20:25.051-07:002011-10-24T13:20:25.051-07:00Wow! How heart-warming! It's such a pleasure...Wow! How heart-warming! It's such a pleasure to see two fellow-vent guys coming together after passing a few rocks in the road...This is wonderful...proud of you both! This is an example for all of us.....Nina Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524635675507615334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-25269552084817445452011-10-24T09:56:44.713-07:002011-10-24T09:56:44.713-07:00Jay, Stevo here
Condolences, I lost my Father two ...Jay, Stevo here<br />Condolences, I lost my Father two years ago and miss him and know what it is like.<br />Your blog entry and Jeff´s answer:<br />I consider myself blessed to be able to say I have known you both for a number of years and to be in the same fringe group of excentrics who love ventriloquism. Characters? YES!<br />Oh- my best to MEDIA.Stevo Schulingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-57780129867689482172011-10-24T01:20:17.914-07:002011-10-24T01:20:17.914-07:00From now on, I'll handle matters pertaining to...From now on, I'll handle matters pertaining to ventriloquism by the code "What would Jimmy Nelson do?"<br /><br />...probably just add "What would Jay and Jeff do?"<br /><br />Wanlu :)WANLUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646264050924403460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-3235650681699677002011-10-23T23:09:02.202-07:002011-10-23T23:09:02.202-07:00Sometimes we meet people (do entertainment agents ...Sometimes we meet people (do entertainment agents come to mind?) whose motto is "Hey, my conscience is clear, I've never used it!" It's really great to see how your conscience has led you to do the right thing, no matter how difficult it might have been. I'm really proud of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-77167577710102392702011-10-23T21:31:55.071-07:002011-10-23T21:31:55.071-07:00I am awed and humbled by both of you. It is a big...I am awed and humbled by both of you. It is a big man who can admit when he's wrong and do so with grace and it is a big man who can accept an apology with equal grace. You both just did something great for not only yourselves but our art as well.<br /><br />As always you have both given the rest of us a high bar to reach.Stephen Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470218476305876874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-60835565228064651522011-10-23T19:21:30.807-07:002011-10-23T19:21:30.807-07:00in playful worded battles, you both did honor to t...in playful worded battles, you both did honor to the code, lifted our spirits, on, and now off-stage. "A clown is a warrior against gloom and doom." -Red Skelton.Russo Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883145909118957962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-4990779331831424712011-10-23T19:10:19.317-07:002011-10-23T19:10:19.317-07:00Very nice... Jay and Jeff inspire a lot of us spec...Very nice... Jay and Jeff inspire a lot of us specially the newbie vents like me.<br /><br />May God bless you both...<br /><br /><br />WanluWanluhttp://www.wanlu.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-11059920020353409122011-10-23T17:19:41.535-07:002011-10-23T17:19:41.535-07:00Such a wonderful and heartfelt entry Jay. I think...Such a wonderful and heartfelt entry Jay. I think you know how much I value the friendship I have with both of you, as well as the respect and admiration I feel for you both. <br />I am so happy...and relieved... to see fences mended.<br />Life, after all, <i>is</i> too short.Alan Semoknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-11907898067021438682011-10-23T13:36:45.840-07:002011-10-23T13:36:45.840-07:00I thought the comments of Jay's blog and Jeff&...I thought the comments of Jay's blog and Jeff's answer and the above comments were all, moving.<br /><br />Bill DeMarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-42667755801763590332011-10-23T12:08:33.601-07:002011-10-23T12:08:33.601-07:00Kudos to both you and Jeff. This just adds to the ...Kudos to both you and Jeff. This just adds to the respect I've had for both of you over the decades, both as talents and as people.Lee Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456434051762349937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-64753174020104237932011-10-23T11:17:31.376-07:002011-10-23T11:17:31.376-07:00I am almost speechless. Life is hard and, more of...I am almost speechless. Life is hard and, more often than not, stupidity grabs each of us a time or two in our lives. The sign of a good person is the one who will try their best to make it right. Most people do not have the class or guts to admit when they are wrong or have reacted in a mean way. I couldn't be more proud of Jay AND Jeff for his response. I have always believed Jay to be a great guy and human being. For him to admit when he was wrong, and in public, just reinforces it. Jeff has always taken the high road and for him to be so gracious is a sign of a great human being. I am so proud of both of you. <br /> <br />Bob FolkersBob Folkersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-74766858834224610492011-10-23T09:16:14.395-07:002011-10-23T09:16:14.395-07:00Confirms my opinion that these are two class acts....Confirms my opinion that these are two class acts. A lot of us could stand to learn from this.Neale Baconhttp://www.baconandfriends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-68382270377176167532011-10-23T08:41:35.329-07:002011-10-23T08:41:35.329-07:00Wow Jay, Love your humility in this post and Jeff&...Wow Jay, Love your humility in this post and Jeff's forgiving response.<br />Loved the way you both found a way of bringing humor to the situation, I believe that is what makes you both great vents.Val Hilliker Comedy Ventriloquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675470232252618615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-131065231874666812011-10-23T08:39:16.515-07:002011-10-23T08:39:16.515-07:00Jay, I've admired you since first seeing you o...Jay, I've admired you since first seeing you on "Sha-Na-Na" in the 1970's! SO sorry to hear about your dad. I sat with your folks during your lecture on vent at the 1990 conVENTion, & they both could NOT have been nicer! {just like their son}. All the best to you now, & in the future. Bill SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-39348300760000740152011-10-22T20:58:31.790-07:002011-10-22T20:58:31.790-07:00Absolutely inspiring attitudes from both men invol...Absolutely inspiring attitudes from both men involved...I salute both of you gentlemen for your work, passion, sharing, and most importantly--Honesty. <br /><br />Terry L. Tidwell<br /><br />P.S. Jeff, you might wanna make sure Achmed doesn't see the drawing of the puppet-assasin, he has enough wild ideas as it is....I'd hide it from Walter too, come to think of it.Terry L. Tidwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508343871842124909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-26656877004760541522011-10-22T20:26:33.442-07:002011-10-22T20:26:33.442-07:00Very heart warming to see this exchange. I tip my ...Very heart warming to see this exchange. I tip my hat to both Jay and Jeff. Mike BroseMike Brosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100695112746481965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-73857555828191306262011-10-22T18:10:24.461-07:002011-10-22T18:10:24.461-07:00Jay and Jeff:
You have both shown yourselves to b...Jay and Jeff:<br /><br />You have both shown yourselves to be <i>mensches</i>.<br />Our national leaders could learn a thing or two from you. <br /><br />Best to you both,<br /><br />Bob bakerBob Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448309603738249236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-56903289361043140222011-10-22T14:32:07.248-07:002011-10-22T14:32:07.248-07:00Im so glad my 2 Favorite vents in the World have m...Im so glad my 2 Favorite vents in the World have made nice. but I also think you have the makings for quite possibly the Best Crazed Ventriloquist Murder Movie ever made. or Broadway play. what a great project for you both to work on. <br />-Daray PringleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-63066827403921598902011-10-22T14:02:14.634-07:002011-10-22T14:02:14.634-07:00Bravo!
(and that goes to both Jay and Jeff)
p....Bravo! <br /><br />(and that goes to both Jay and Jeff)<br /><br />p.s. I, too, love the projectile idea. :)Tiffany Coxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-70096793363772213492011-10-22T12:14:17.333-07:002011-10-22T12:14:17.333-07:00This is an incredibly rare type of blog exchange, ...This is an incredibly rare type of blog exchange, and I'm cross-posting it!!John Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664733521891009389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-24374927494739078182011-10-22T11:01:24.371-07:002011-10-22T11:01:24.371-07:00Jay,
From watching you perform and abserving your ...Jay,<br />From watching you perform and abserving your personallity and even talking to you.....I Knew you had it in you. You are a good person and I could see that. You are a better person now, for realizing your mistake and letting people know before ANY Person would tell you. That takes Strength<br />and a Good heart. I Knew you had a<br />good heart when I got to meet you and talk to you. And now.. so does<br />EVERYONE ELSE.<br />Sincerely, Dave CarrDave Carrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734453.post-51271876916725166132011-10-22T10:52:01.465-07:002011-10-22T10:52:01.465-07:00What a cool reply Jeff. Very big of both of you.What a cool reply Jeff. Very big of both of you.Steve Axtellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897618791707976947noreply@blogger.com