Meghan Parks- 10 Questions

Meghan Parks is a sketch, improv, and stand-up comedian who performs with improv teams all over and currently can be seen at UCB Theatre and Theatre Asylum.

1. What is the funniest thing you have ever seen?

I made my friend laugh so hard that he spat the muffin he was eating
directly into another child’s mouth. This child was portly with a
squeaky voice and cried out in panic, “You got it all over me! You
even got it in my mouth!” It was a bran muffin. Now that I recall the
situation it was really more sad than funny.

2. Do you have any superstitious rituals that you follow prior to
performing?

First I find a golden egg lain only by a golden goose. I proceed to
rub the egg 8.5 times with my left index finger, and then again with
my right. When this task has been completed I spread a blanket made of patches on a hardwood floor and skip across it in a hop-scotch
fashion. Next I make some hot oolong tea and pour it on a sleeping
baby. On my way to the theater I drop a dime (no more, no less) into a
beggar’s hat. This process really helps put my game face on.

3. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?

I sauntered up to Eugene Mirman last year at SF Sketchfest drunk as
a daisy. I slung my arm around his waist, pointed at him and said
“Eugene, right? Great show,” and walked away. He has no idea who I am.

4. What inspired you to do comedy?

Alright there’s no point in denying it anymore. Lucille Ball.

5. What is your perfect day like?

A day when I can afford more than the dollar menu is a pretty good one.

6. What is your favorite place to perform?

Right now there’s an awesome venue called “The Talk Show” at the
Hyperion Tavern in Silverlake. The space is like a study hall
converted into a bar and you never know what the hell you’re going to
watch. I always have a lot of fun with the audience there.

7. Who would you most like to perform with and why?

I have an unbelievable comedy crush on Amy Sedaris. I relate to her.

8. What is your favorite art besides comedy?

I’ve been cooking a sh*tload lately.

9. What is your creative process like?

Banging my head on a wall until something funny pops out. Then
having a nice long cigarette, you know like the ones in old movies.

10. would you rather live in a world without boobs or sauce?

That’s a toughie. I like my boobs, but I love bananas foster.

Catch Meghan every Monday at El Cid when she hosts open mic night.
Mondays – 6:45pm  – 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.

Other appearances:
The Messy Hall – 2/18/09 – Theatre Asylum at 10pm
6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
[www.myspace.com/theatreasylum]

Freak Dance – 4/10/09 – UCB Theatre at 8pm
5919 Franklin Ave Hollywood, CA 90028
[www.ucbtheatre.com]