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Accomplished Speaker, Mentor and friend, Joseph Miller cursed me with these words early on in my training:
"Where you walk, the earth shakes."
While it seemed to reference my bountiful physique, Joseph was referring to my impact. He was not going to let me tiptoe around this world. He was one of many visionaries to curse me thusly.
My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Lambert, always said to my parents:
"One day that boy of yours is going to wake up and when he does, watch out!"
I'm not sure what kind of magical blessing/curse she placed upon me, but I have spent every day since then trying to wake up.
Speaking, writing, rhyming, joking. It has all been a lifelong pursuit in waking up. As Lady Gaga would say, "I live for the applause!"
"Where you walk, the earth shakes."
While it seemed to reference my bountiful physique, Joseph was referring to my impact. He was not going to let me tiptoe around this world. He was one of many visionaries to curse me thusly.
My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Lambert, always said to my parents:
"One day that boy of yours is going to wake up and when he does, watch out!"
I'm not sure what kind of magical blessing/curse she placed upon me, but I have spent every day since then trying to wake up.
Speaking, writing, rhyming, joking. It has all been a lifelong pursuit in waking up. As Lady Gaga would say, "I live for the applause!"
Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Shawn flew south to the warm mugginess of Tampa Bay almost a decade ago. His time in the sauna was enough to stir the performer within. From theater to stand up comedy, keynote speaking to speech contests, once he begins speaking, it's tough to get him to shut up.
Thankfully, audiences still listen.
A three time District Champion within Toastmasters, he has competed at the Semi-Final is Las Vegas, Nevada in 2011 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2013. He placed 3rd in his heat at the Semi-Finals in Ohio.
The lessons he learned at Toastmasters carried through to his passion for stand-up comedy. Starting with his first night of Open Mic at the Tampa Improv in 2006, he settled on the old Coconuts Comedy Club in Clearwater for a year before preforming his first split feature. He's performed comedy at Coconuts in Clearwater, St Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Clearwater Beach and even a clothing optional resort in Land O Lakes. He's featured at Snappers in Palm Harbor and countless open mics.
In the corporate world, Shawn Purvis has presented humorous talks to software companies, mental health organizations, human resource organizations, realty and remodeling associations. In the private sector, he has emceed and performed for birthdays, retirement, anniversary, wedding and even a funeral.
Shawn has also participated in several charitable shows for healthcare workers, cancer clinics and local fundraisers. Bringing a blend of humor and appreciation, he, creates "warm laughter and understanding that makes you feel good."
He runs a monthly comedy show in Largo which features new comedians and veterans alike at Finley's Irish Pub & Eatery. Check out his comedy promotion website WeAreTheRain.com for more details.
Please contact Shawn Purvis at [email protected] or call (727)851-1953 to add his experience and creativity to your next event!
Thankfully, audiences still listen.
A three time District Champion within Toastmasters, he has competed at the Semi-Final is Las Vegas, Nevada in 2011 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2013. He placed 3rd in his heat at the Semi-Finals in Ohio.
The lessons he learned at Toastmasters carried through to his passion for stand-up comedy. Starting with his first night of Open Mic at the Tampa Improv in 2006, he settled on the old Coconuts Comedy Club in Clearwater for a year before preforming his first split feature. He's performed comedy at Coconuts in Clearwater, St Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, Clearwater Beach and even a clothing optional resort in Land O Lakes. He's featured at Snappers in Palm Harbor and countless open mics.
In the corporate world, Shawn Purvis has presented humorous talks to software companies, mental health organizations, human resource organizations, realty and remodeling associations. In the private sector, he has emceed and performed for birthdays, retirement, anniversary, wedding and even a funeral.
Shawn has also participated in several charitable shows for healthcare workers, cancer clinics and local fundraisers. Bringing a blend of humor and appreciation, he, creates "warm laughter and understanding that makes you feel good."
He runs a monthly comedy show in Largo which features new comedians and veterans alike at Finley's Irish Pub & Eatery. Check out his comedy promotion website WeAreTheRain.com for more details.
Please contact Shawn Purvis at [email protected] or call (727)851-1953 to add his experience and creativity to your next event!
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