Alan Shain's comedy has attitude, and you won't forget his act very quickly. His Disability is obvious and his brand of comedy is unique. Alan uses humor to attack the idea that disabled people are passive and helpless, which is reflected in the name of his company, Smashing Stereotypes Productions.
Alan's stand-up comedy is suitable for a wide variety of venues. A hysterical rebuff at public attitudes to disability, he attempts to answer burning questions such as `Do wheelchair people ever go to the bathroom? Are all wheelchair people related to each other? Do they ever think about sex?' You'll probably learn just a little bit more from Alan than you really wanted to know.
After getting his start in comedy in 1989 at Yuk Yuk's comedy Kabaret, Alan has since toured his shows extensively across North America and Australia . He blends comedy with a strong flavor of honesty and truth, and attacks stereotypical attitudes towards people with disabilities.
"My brother and I went out to eat," Alan says, "and the waiter asked my brother how many menus we wanted. I answered the question with, `There's two of us at the table, so I think we'll take 4 menus.' The waiter did, in fact, bring us 4 menus."
Since first touring the comedy club circuit, Alan now also tailors his shows for high schools and middle schools, colleges and universities, as well as community events and festivals.
A FEW REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE.
"Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress...but I repeat myself." — Mark Twain
"It's no exaggeration to say that undecideds could go one way or the other." — George Bush
"I want to thank each and every one of you for having extinguished yourself." Gib Lewis , TX Speaker of the House to a group of wheelers on Disability Day
"This is unparalyzed in the state's history." Gib Lewis , TX Speaker of the House
Taken from Funny Quotes website –ed
FOR SALE !!!!***
2003 Ford F-250 lift-equipped green/gray van; leather seats, TV, DVD player. Playstation hookup, am-fm radio. Rick Miller, 937-2245.
*2002 Dodge Caravan "Entervan" (Braun modification) ; app 18,000 mi; remote operated oil recently changed; mechanic confirms excellent condition; used only a little more than 2 mos.; $34,000. Call 859-492-7971.
*Ford 1997 Econoline Van; 100,140 mi; $16,000. Hunter Green-gray; new tires & brakes; "loaded"; call 270-786-4547; ask for Dale.
*1994 Dodge Caravan , equipped with lock down for driving; cruise control; tinted windows; 56,000 miles; good condition; $14,000; contact Ina Hogan at 241-7849.
*Hoveround MPV4 ; used only one year; 36" long; 23 1/2" wide; load capacity 300 lbs.; two direct drive motors; turning radius 17"; speed 5 mph. Asking $5,000 or best offer. Call 671-7656.
*Jazzy Electric Wheelchair ; $2,000; 812-867-0137.
*1985 Komfort Koach Van with Power Lift ; V-8; 350 BB; 5 liter engine; wheelchair safety straps; hook; television; power window and door locks; 127,000 mi; excellent condition; new tires; AC/front and rear vents; cruise control; AM/FM radio; tape deck; CB radio; game table and window shades; trailer hitch. Asking $2,995. Call 425-0314.
*Heavy Duty Scooter; used less than 50 hours /2 new batteries; $1200. Call (502) 348-9305.
* Liberty Stairlift/Set for 13 steps ; $1500 soft; 937-9492
*Video tapes for sale . Various topics related to spinal cord injuries. Call David Allgood or Buddy Lawson.
***If assistance is needed to pay for any of the above items, contact Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation at for information on loans at 5% interest to qualified candidates.
"Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress...but I repeat myself."