Allie Ward

I tell them how often I think of cockroaches in an aspirational way.

Like if you want a job, you sometimes can't watch a door and wait for it to open.

You've got to cram in through the cracks like a cockroach.

You want to be in there, you've got to scuttle under the door.

You've got to send that email.

You've got to send a follow-up email.

Be willing to start small too.

Like eat a fingernail on the way up to that apple core.

Outlast others.

Be good to others.

Keep your side of the antenna clean and get the hell in there.

You are like a roach.

You're smart enough.

You're strong enough.

That door jam can't stop you.

Go forth.

I'll see you on the other side.

Oh, hey, if you're listening to this and it seems like you are, a quick announcement that I'll be doing my first ever live show on Monday, November 17th in Brooklyn, New York at the Bell House.

Patrons, I have sent you a pre-sale code.

So if you haven't joined Patreon, it costs $1, but tickets are available there with a code, but they'll go on sale to the general public in a few days, Thursday, October 9th.