We recently connected with Rallo Boykins and have shared our conversation below.
Rallo, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I found my purpose through great friends. I had always used humor to bring levity to those around me. One summer, a friend challenged me to take it up a notch and perform at his 4th of July potluck. Another close friend filmed the performance. I had know idea that that was the beginning of a career path that I’m still traveling on this very day.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m a comedian. I perform stand-up comedy across these United States of America. Making people laugh is very powerful thing, To affect someone’s mood in such a positive manner is something special. I love that aspect of this career. Additionally, I’m a film critic. As a huge movie buff it has also been fun blending film criticism with humor.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Discipline, patience, and professionalism have been the most impactful qualities that’ve helped me progress. I would advise younger comedians to adopt these qualities and to set long and short term goals to make sure they’re moving in the right direction.
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?
Comic Insights, by Franklin Ajaye was a very important book when I started learning the craft. The book really shined a light on the importance of the performance aspect of stand-up comedy. It’s one thing to have a good joke, but the performance can bring that joke to life!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @ralloboykins
- Twitter: @ralloboykins
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