Today, I am pleased to introduce you to the utterly hilarious, Kimberley Laws. She has a quirky and funny blog that is chock full of her witty and off-the-wall observations about life. It's well worth checking out! I thought it'd be fun to pick the mind of a humorist, so here's a fun romp through the thoughts of Kimberley Laws. Enjoy!
SJ: Your blog is a collection of your quirky musings and humorous stories. What made you decide to start a blog?
KL: Living in my brain can be exhausting. While some people's minds are like a highway that travels in a straight line, taking you from one logical destination to another, mine is like a maze of off-ramps. My thoughts start okay, but they, inevitably, wind up taking a wrong turn and jumping off a cliff. I don't want to be alone with these thoughts, so I thought a blog would be a great way to channel my mental tangents into something productive. Plus, I was hoping a therapist might read it.
SJ: What can you tell us about your current writing project?
KL: I am currently writing a book based on The Embiggens project, but, hopefully better. I drag my husband into this one a lot more, which he, of course, appreciates immensely.
SJ: What is one of the silliest things that’s ever happened to you?
KL: It's hard to narrow it down to just one. I have thrown up on my steering wheel. That was fun. I have also accidentally gone to work with a Dole banana sticker on my forehead.
SJ: You are a funny lady! Who are some of your favorite comedians?
KL: My life revolves around Seinfeld-isms, so there's him. I also loved John Pinette. He died way too soon. Stephen Wright, Robin Williams, Paula Poundstone, Danny Bhoy, Ellen DeGeneres, Ricky Gervais. I also live on a steady diet of sitcoms.
SJ: Is it easy for you to find humor in everyday life, or is it just specific incidents that happen from time to time that really get you inspired?
KL: I am a five foot tall redhead with asthma, a tongue that feels too big for her mouth, an OCD-inspired need to check everything in the house a hundred times, and a perpetual nose whistle. I am always up for a good laugh.
SJ: Do you have any favorite blogs to read?
KL: I love Jenny Lawson--the Bloggess (https://thebloggess.com/). She is a comedic genius. Another girl that cracks me up is Jodi Ambrose (https://jodiambroseblog.com/). I love her irreverent style. Plus, she's a great person.
SJ: What is one unusual thing you like, or are able to do?
KL: I can inhale my nostrils shut. This is fun to do at social gatherings--until I get dizzy or pass out.
SJ: Is there a particular person, place, or thing that never fails to make you laugh?
KL: We feed the crows around our house. They are feathered comedians--always getting peanut buttered bread stuck to their feet or approaching the garden hose like it's a giant anaconda. Plus, there's one that sounds just like Homer Simpson screaming.
SJ: What kind of job do you have? Does it provide you with lots of funny stories?
KL: I work in a book store, so yes, the general public is the world's greatest source of amusement. "I saw a book in here about a month ago. It was red. The writing on the cover may have been yellow. Do you know where it is?" This happens much more often than you'd think.
SJ: You’ve branded yourself across social media as an Ugly Doll. What is it about these adorable creatures that fits your online presence?
KL: I decided to go back to University late in life and had to spend Monday to Friday away from home and my husband. I found Wage in a toy store. He had an apron on and looked like a hard worker. I had a big job ahead of me and felt a kinship with this little dude. He's been my representative ever since. Plus, he's small in stature and orange, so it's not a big stretch.
SJ: What made you realize that you had a gift for storytelling and got you interested in pursuing writing?
KL: I have some pretty strong opinions and a rather acerbic wit, so I started writing editorials for the local paper. People seemed to enjoy them and, let's face it, I loved the attention.
I'm glad you did, Kimberley! Looking forward to your book project. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Thank you so much for featuring me in your fantastic blog. I feel so honoured. You are pretty darn funny yourself!