Here are a few FAQ’s* about me:
Q. Do you live near Annapolis, Maryland with your husband and three
children?
A. Yes.
Q. Where do you get ideas for your humor columns?
A. Just about anywhere. One of my humor pieces, “Busy-Body Building for
Women,” was inspired by a piece of junk mail. I’ve gotten ideas from news
headlines, trips to the grocery store, eavesdropping on a cell phone
conversation, checking the weather forecast, and butchering the pronunciation
of menu items at an Italian restaurant.
Humor often depends on seeing the ordinary from an unconventional point of
view. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little help; here is a writing prompt site I like
to visit occasionally. It also helps to be drinking a highly-caffeinated beverage
while writing.
Q. Who are some of your favorite humor writers?
A. James Thurber, who wrote for “The New Yorker” magazine, is one of my
favorite humor writers. Pick up a collection of his work sometime. Be sure to
read “There's An Owl in My Room,” “A Ride with Olympy,” and “The Macbeth
Murder Mystery.” I enjoy most anything by P.G. Wodehouse, British author of
the popular Jeeves and Wooster stories. Other favorites include Mark Twain,
Douglas Adams, Erma Bombeck, and Dave Barry. I'm also a fan of cartoonists Bill
Watterson ("Calvin and Hobbes"), Gary Larson ("The Far Side"), and Roz Chast
(cartoonist at "The New Yorker").
So much fun reading, so little time!
Q. Tell me about your education.
A. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Houston.
My minor was in trumpet performance. Sorry—I don't play wedding gigs
anymore.
Q: About your artwork…how much do you charge for a spot illustration or
cartoon?
A: It depends on several factors including size of the illustration, color
requirements, use, and how quickly the artwork is needed.
Q: You’re not going to give me any actual numbers, are you?
A: Just e-mail me detailing what you need and I’ll reply with a less ambiguous
answer.
Q: Is there anything more depressing than the sight of a giant semi-deflated
balloon Santa fallen over on its side in someone's front yard?
A: Probably. But it certainly ranks high on the list. Especially if Santa is still lying
there in mid-February.
Q: Anything else you'd like to tell me about yourself?
A: Well, since you asked....besides humor, writing, and reading, my interests
include coffee, embroidery, classical music, Christmas lights, theology, and
avoiding cooking.
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If you have any other questions, or just want to say howdy, feel free to e-mail
me. Thanks for stopping by!
Q. Do you live near Annapolis, Maryland with your husband and three
children?
A. Yes.
Q. Where do you get ideas for your humor columns?
A. Just about anywhere. One of my humor pieces, “Busy-Body Building for
Women,” was inspired by a piece of junk mail. I’ve gotten ideas from news
headlines, trips to the grocery store, eavesdropping on a cell phone
conversation, checking the weather forecast, and butchering the pronunciation
of menu items at an Italian restaurant.
Humor often depends on seeing the ordinary from an unconventional point of
view. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little help; here is a writing prompt site I like
to visit occasionally. It also helps to be drinking a highly-caffeinated beverage
while writing.
Q. Who are some of your favorite humor writers?
A. James Thurber, who wrote for “The New Yorker” magazine, is one of my
favorite humor writers. Pick up a collection of his work sometime. Be sure to
read “There's An Owl in My Room,” “A Ride with Olympy,” and “The Macbeth
Murder Mystery.” I enjoy most anything by P.G. Wodehouse, British author of
the popular Jeeves and Wooster stories. Other favorites include Mark Twain,
Douglas Adams, Erma Bombeck, and Dave Barry. I'm also a fan of cartoonists Bill
Watterson ("Calvin and Hobbes"), Gary Larson ("The Far Side"), and Roz Chast
(cartoonist at "The New Yorker").
So much fun reading, so little time!
Q. Tell me about your education.
A. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Houston.
My minor was in trumpet performance. Sorry—I don't play wedding gigs
anymore.
Q: About your artwork…how much do you charge for a spot illustration or
cartoon?
A: It depends on several factors including size of the illustration, color
requirements, use, and how quickly the artwork is needed.
Q: You’re not going to give me any actual numbers, are you?
A: Just e-mail me detailing what you need and I’ll reply with a less ambiguous
answer.
Q: Is there anything more depressing than the sight of a giant semi-deflated
balloon Santa fallen over on its side in someone's front yard?
A: Probably. But it certainly ranks high on the list. Especially if Santa is still lying
there in mid-February.
Q: Anything else you'd like to tell me about yourself?
A: Well, since you asked....besides humor, writing, and reading, my interests
include coffee, embroidery, classical music, Christmas lights, theology, and
avoiding cooking.
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If you have any other questions, or just want to say howdy, feel free to e-mail
me. Thanks for stopping by!
| * Sometimes you just gotta ask your own FAQ's. |
| "I believe we just may have found the heir to Erma Bombeck in Angie Brennan's 'Dear Angie.' She brings to these mock advice columns a delightful blend of wit and absurdity rarely found in today's humorists." ---David Trumbull, chairman, Robert Benchley Society * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What a great time I have just had looking over your website and reading some of the funniest things I have read in a long time. I look forward to enjoying more in the future! Keep up the funny! --Cheryl, Reader from Maryland |
| C O P Y R I G H T ANGIE BRENNAN, humor writer & illustrator |
| Angie Brennan is a humor-lover, illustrator, and coffee drinker. Her monthly humor column, "Banter from the Burbs," ran in the Suburban Scene magazine for two years. Angie's publishing credits also include The Capital, Inside Annapolis, the National Post, Exceptional People Magazine, and The Crofton News-Crier. |
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| Angie's video humor on YouTube |
