We had the good fortune of connecting with James Young and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi James, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
Staying consistent and enjoying the process

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve been doing stand up comedy for close to eight years. This past year has been amazing, I’ve performed and produced more shows this year than ever. There has been many challenges and struggle on the comedy journey but focusing on why I became a comedian, which is that I enjoy making people laugh, has helped me over come them.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
comedy wise, I’d take them to rock n roll pinball on opelika, the statesmen in downtown Montgomery, and chattabrewchee brew in Columbus Georgia, all are great venue to perform and see shows. As far as food, dough pizza in downtown opelika the best pizza I’ve ever had. Viva La Vida is also a great spot for Mexican food and good prices. For entertainment rock n roll pinball has plenty of options from live music, karaoke and movie nights through the week.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My friend hunter for getting me started in comedy, Justin Harris for helping me get back into comedy, everyone at rock n roll pinball in opelika Alabama far helping me put on amazing shows, and everyone in the Montgomery Alabama and Columbus Georgia comedy scene.

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Image Credits
Justin harris (latecitylights on instagram) Charley windham (dubography_photography on instagram)

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