Diversity Rules Magazine

4 Diversity Rules Magazine October 2015 Diversity Rules Mag- azine welcomes Greg Scarnici as its Octo- ber feature interview. Greg is a comedic artist and musician, whose music video and commercial parodies have been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube and a host of other sites. His work has also been featured on MTV, VH1, Fox News and CNN. Greg just released his first memoir entitled, "I Hope My Mother Doesn't See This." It is "a snapshot of an artist coming to grips with his comedic artistry at a time when gay comedians were not as accepted as they are today." "The book is an uncensored and uproariously funny peak at one of comedy's biggest freaks." TV credits include appearances on "30 Rock," "Online Na- tion," "Nick Cannon: Short Circuitz," "Straight Plan For The Gay Man," and "Saturday Night Live," where he cur- rently works as an Associate Producer. Other TV writing credits include The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacu- lar on NBC and the 2014 NBA All-Star Pre-Game Concert in New Orleans. Film credits include writing and directing the award-win- ning indie, "Glam-Trash," the short films, "Dead End" and "Children Of The Dune," as well as other shorts that have played at festivals around the country. He has also di- rected music videos for Kris Menace, The Kiki Twins, Jip- sta, Mike Diamond, Pandora Boxx, Sherry Vine and others. Complete credit list available on IMDB. Greg has also written and performed the shows, "Queens," "The Buddy & Barbara Comedy Hour" (with Drag Sensa- tion, Sherry Vine), "SEX TAPE" and "Must Be The Music" at Joe's Pub, Ars Nova, The UCB Theater and on Fire Is- land. Greg also produces music with Joe Thompson, under the name Undercover. Their debut album featured the song, "Your Lovin' Touch" which was selected to play at Aber- crombie and Fitch songs throughout 2012. Check out streaming songs, mixes and music videos on Undercover's website HERE. Or check out the music page above for DJ sets, gigs and more. JRK: Can you give us an idea of who Greg Scarnici is -- where you are from and all that good introduc- tory stuff. GS: Well I'm a comedic artist and musician and a na- tive New Yorker who hails from Queens, New York. I call myself that cuz so many people hear "comedy" and think I do stand-up, which I've never done in my life. I'm more of a character actor/writer/performer/TV producer/DJ/house music producer and drag queen, which is soooooo less confusing, right?!?!? JRK: You have many claims to fame but you are best known as a comedic artist and musician and can now add author to your list of credits with publica- tion of your new book entitled, "I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read is." Can you tell us about the book and what prompted you to write it? GS: It's basically a collection of humorous essays about growing up gay in NYC and working in enter- tainment. I started working it as an exercise in writ- ing, and before I knew it, I realized I had a book on my hands! JRK: Your new book leaves no emotional stone unturned and provides a very candid look at your evolution into "one of the funniest people in NYC – as well as one of its biggest freaks" as legendary columnist Michael Musto has called you. To some being called a "freak" is a badge of honor. What was your reaction to this description of yourself? GS: I'm totally fine being called a freak because I think we need to embrace our freakiness in this world. Let's face it – diversity is all about being different – so freaky is a compliment if you ask me! As far as being called Comedy's Biggest Freak An Interview With Greg Scarnici By Jim Koury, Editor/Publisher

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