Facts about Jeremy Paul.
Jeremy has appeared on television in many capacities. The oddest, of course, was when he recited some of his original poetry on a show which aired on PBS affiliates...
Was shown on an episode of Pit Boss. He was just informed that that happened. He never watched the show, but hey, it's something.
He placed 3rd, in the 22nd installment of The Ultimate Laff-Down.
Was co-host of The B-Word. Which was also hosted by the late Percy Baker on WBGE-92.3.
He performed stand up for the first time at a grade school talent show, as a 6 year old. He did two dirty minutes. No one laughed.
Jeremy used to be a rap artist. Here is a song he did with a group called Deep Impact, which featured current best selling poet J.L. Kirkwood.
He was voted the MVP of his high school football team, though he is, even now, still bitter about the amount of playing time he received that year.
The projects that he grew up in, no longer exist. The Warner Homes were bulldozed in 2002 because of numerous fires, gang activity and drugs..
Previous jobs Jeremy has had: Writer for a variety show. Radio show co-host. Paper boy. Burger flipper at McDonalds. Songwriter. Casino Worker.
Jeremy was influenced to try stand up early on by Fozzy Bear and Lawanda Page. He still loves Fozzy Bear's jokes.
An alum of Southern Illinois University. Fellow alumni include Dennis Franz and Walt Frazier.
Lost more money gambling, in the years 2004-2008 than he has made in those same years.