Daddy Issues Author Allan Sidley Brings Us Laughter This Father's Day

Many life lessons have been learned during the year since author and comedian Allan Sidley published his first book, and headed back to comedy clubs post-pandemic, and he is happy to report that his personal and professional life is on fire.

Now, at age 32, Sidley, the author of Daddy Issues: A Fatherless Comedian’s Original Jokes, is celebrating the one year anniversary of his book and the recent return to comedy gigs, entertainment, and laughter around the nation, including his own stand-up routines in D.C., Baltimore, Richmond, and L.A.

He has built a following in Northern Virginia, D.C., Baltimore, Richmond, and New York, and is working on an East Coast summer/fall 2022 tour.

To kick off this tour he will be appearing at three local shows at Bus Boys and Poets during Father's Day Weekend.

The three upcoming local shows include: Friday, June 17, 8:30 p.m. @ Busboys and Poets 14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 TICKETS

Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. @ Busboys and Poets Baltimore
3224 St Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 TICKETS

Sunday, June 19, 5:30 p.m. @ Busboys and Poets Shirlington
4251 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA, 22206 TICKETS

Sidley's 186-page book of original jokes and puns comes out at just the right time to help us find our funny bone, as we wrestle with the aftermath of a year in pandemic isolation.

Overcoming stage fright and writer’s block, Sidley, an expert punster, is a true inspiration to all of us who have had difficulties in our bumpy life journeys.

“Daddy Issues is a distraction from everything in our lives,” Sidley says. "My book is really a celebration of the family and friends I've had and lost throughout my life.”

The book also points out a way to find humor in everything – not just the good or bad, but literally everything. It is also a self-help tool; we all need to re-learn how to laugh now more than ever.”

For little boys everywhere, Father’s Day evokes memories of sharing a game of catch in the backyard with their dad and having their father come to school plays, T-ball games, and Friday night varsity football games.

While Sidley, whose father died when he was nine months old, did not have those experiences, he grew up with a supportive loving single mom, a confident demeanor, and a strong belief that we can not only survive, but thrive, despite early hardships or difficulties. He has proven that confidence, and resilience, can see us through our most difficult times and beyond.

So, what has Sidley learned about himself and his career during the past year? “The comedy business is still tough. I'm trying to focus more on what actions I can control and what's worth giving my time and energy to,” he says. “I am also not beating myself up over opportunities I don't have.”

He wants to take an hour from his Father’s Day 2021 gig to turn it into a cable TV special. There are plans for a second book to be released in 2023/2024. “I have plenty more jokes than I know what to do with.”

Sidley's most recent comedy venture in and around L.A., surrounded by several college buddies, put him in a vacation mindset that did wonders for his psyche.

“I did six gigs a night while I was in LA. One highlight was an audition I did for Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank,” Sidley said. “It was a two-minute spot without an audience and yet it was surprisingly validating. Afterward, I spoke with the booker who had lots of great feedback. I left LA feeling like I had more control of my comedy destiny.”

Having college friends in the audience for these gigs, some of them for the first time, was also a memorable experience.

“I had a friend who had never seen me do live stand-up before, and he was able to watch me perform three times in two days! It was fun getting to share that part of me with him and hear him talk about it afterward.”

Allan Sidley's Social Media Links:

· twitter

· instagram

· facebook | allan sidley

Daddy Issues Book Website:

https://www.daddyissuesbook.com/