INSIGHT Magazine August 2016 | Page 14

Performing INSIGHT by Benjamin Nunnally I f you’re a fan of “tell it like it is” comedy, then get ready James Gregory’s return to the Oxford Performing Arts Center. Called “The Funniest Man in America” for most of his career, Gregory is known for his observational humor, good-natured ribbing and a common-sense perspective. He’ll be at OPAC Sept. 8, so we took a few minutes of his time to find out more about what he does while he’s on the road and where he finds material for his act: 14 It sounds like you’re out on the road all the time. Well, you know I’ve got bills to pay. The power bill is a heck of a motivator. I know, I know. I buy lottery tickets. Tuesday and Friday is Mega Millions. Wednesday and Saturday is Powerball, and I don’t miss a single drawing. Saying you did win, would you keep doing shows or would you go ahead and retire? August 2016 INSIGHT