I flew to San Francisco on Friday to perform 20 minutes of standup for a Russian billionaire and 30 of his friends, mostly Russian, in Elon Musk's old house. You know, normal stuff. One guy I talked to had his own satellite company, another was starting the world's first NFT magazine in the Metaverse, another introduced himself as a "Swedish Art Dealer" and then laughed a very high pitched laugh that made me think I was in an Austin Powers movie. I felt pretty fancy, eating caviar with gold flakes in it. Until dinner was served and they told us that we would be eating bland tacos in the servant's quarters. Got humbled pretty quick. But then they brought us a few bites of leftover Wagyu beef and I felt special again. Until I realized that's exactly how they would treat their dogs. Then I realized they didn't have any dogs. WE WERE THE DOGS! Then they said it was time for me to perform, and at this point it felt like I was just being asked to do tricks. I've performed in arenas and on TV live to millions, a piece of cake. Billionaires without a great skill for English who would rather be eating dessert? Not as easy. But I got through it just fine. Especially considering there were a few moments I was afraid that after the show I'd be killed. We all hung out after that, and they couldn't have been nicer. They were all pretty down to earth actually. Despite the lavishness of the little party. (See photos below).They had a hookah stand flown in from LA with fresh fruit under the coals, so that was awesome. There were fire dancers, and a lady who shot a bow and arrow with her feet. She did accidentally hit one of her co-workers in the head, but he was fine. The beauty of wooden tipped arrows I guess? They also flew out one of the biggest DJs in the world, but no one introduced him, so he was just spinning by himself, no one paying attention. I'd have felt bad except I heard what he was probably getting paid. He'll survive the ego blow. As did I. Especially with the news I have to announce, keep reading!

 

I've been under the weather the last few days since returning, (that's not the news) and feeling pretty lethargic and delirious. (Which is ironic because "Lethargic and Delirious" was my favorite comedy team growing up.) It's not COVID though, so I was thrilled to learn that. You know it's a weird time when you are thrilled that you probably have the flu. Delirium aside, I have something pretty cool to share with you. 

 

 

Thanks for all your support, always.

 

Gleib

@bengleib 

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