Guyzini's World

We're still in this sick court battle. We are scheduled to go to court July 15, we are going to ask for charges of contempt to be brought down on the BCHRT. Three years of my life and totally unemployable (except by the strong of heart); a real collision of worlds, this process must end in some kind of vindication for me but it won't. I can never erase this Spectre. People Google me and they get this streaming radio show I did a couple years ago for these comics: Chuck and Dave. Their main guest didn't show up so they were scrambling for a feature guest. I was there hanging out (with some lesbian comic friends of mine) and jumped in to help out. "Hey man... I can tell ya the story of this human rights case if you want? ... I can make it hip and funny for your regular audience..."

Apart from doing the inane conversational "ya know" thing (that I hate so much) a million times in the Dave and Chuck interview, I also created my new international remote access electronic calling card. I was performing for a dirty foul language hip young show with no holes bared. This is a totally different way than how I handle myself in public or in the workplace, etc. Everybody has two lives; we are all Batmen to some degree. When you're on a camping trip with the boys you carry yourself differently than when you are in the boardroom. Most of us have that luxury. When I do a performance (for free) and it actually overshadows my daily life, I'm left isolated from both worlds.

One of my buddies suggested that I need to be famous for something bigger and better than this bullshit HRT case. Well, I'm hoping we can show the Supreme Court that there exists a conflict between the HRT code and the Charter of Freedom. At least then all this suffering (from every party) won't be for naught and perhaps there could be a slight chance that I might be regarded as a protector and soldier for our national freedom instead of a nasty-tongued crass gay-hating sexist women-beating tyrant. People don't immediately see that Google hit and say, "awe, poor guy, being wrongfully accused by some power hungry left wing sect that has horded influence and power for so long and now threatens our freedom so it should be stopped... and look at him, throwing himself on a bloody grenade for all of us. I get it, I really do..." DO YOU?

No, I really don't think you get it. I HAVE TO BE OBNOXIOUS. I don't want support or understanding because I'm a nice guy, even if I am. I am dancing all Socrates on you. You have to want to believe that even unfunny, crude comics have a right to perform in Canada (humor is subjective). You have to believe that somebody with a different sense of humor, outlook or opinion has the right to express themselves in Canada. I support comics that offend me. I want us to be free to air our thoughts, especially on a comedy stage, in spite of myself. I will not back down even if I wanted to. I will not "save myself" for good taste because I have to make the point that even bad taste is allowed in our society. People see me online and think that's all there is to Guy Earle. I only ever wanted to question the status quo... I only ever wanted us all to question our own beliefs. Shake it up a little. Effect change. Get people to wake up from their fog of self-righteousness... and we get led down the garden path...

On July 15th cross your fingers, do a random act of Canadian Freedom and pray for common sense to all of a sudden (even after 2700 years) make a surprise appearance...

Fans of Comedy! Supporters of Freedom! Come one, come all to the Jello Bar on May 5 in Montreal. I'm doing a big gig at the Home of the World's Best Martini and I'm quite excited, I must say. You can read about the details of the show at standup.meetup.com. It's gonna be a great show; Montreal's funniest and yours truly as the Feature. Check out the link for all the guests and the show times. I'm BACK, baby... Look out!

Come see Guy perform in Montreal... and have a martini...

Well folks, we have been battling with the HRT, now, for almost three years. On Monday, my lawyer walked out of the Tribunal, as it is high time we recognize that their purview has extended, unchecked, into the realm of the Charter of Canada. While the Wheels of Justice turn, I though it would be appropriate to take a little funny-time break... maybe relax with your favorite imbiddary, put your feet up and watch some of my silly offensive movies. There are some really wacky stuff on my youtube channel but be warned: material is most likely offensive to some (if not all!). See guest appearances by Vancouver and Toronto Comics, see Byron Bertram and I doing what we do best; driving each other crazy. I've been making comedy films for almost twenty years and I wanted to remind everybody that life is too short to not have a chuckle every day... So, here, in it's glory, are my films for all to seek. Remember to check your sensitivity at the door, most of these vids are designed to make you question your own beliefs and prejudices...

Guy Earle is currently hording some good karma but he is willing to share...

With unmitigated power comes corruption of ideals and thought. The BCHRT has ignored the Supreme Court of Canada, ignored reason and, now, ignored our plea to allow me to "testify" by telephone. Three years of my life have been jumping through HRC hoops and hiding in the shadows that accompanies a man found guilty until proven innocent. The HRC has crushed my spirit to perform and offer no faith in the current state of affairs in our country. This self-appointed, quisi-legal board of powertrippin' losers need to be dissolved. Despite the majority of Canadians crying "bloody murder" over the continuing inhuman wrongs perpetrated by the oxymoronic Human Right's Tribunal, the humorless, little people of the HRT go happily on, trying to destroy unqualified hapless dudes, such as myself. For almost three years, I have been defending myself to attacks from would be heroes blowing intolerance through their misguided horns. I AM NOT A HOMOPHOBE. I don't give a flying shit what you do in your bedroom and for that matter, it's none of my business... so why do you have to ram it down everybody elses throats? I never encountered a more hateful group than the people bent on my demoralization. The feeling of being hated, by people who don't even know you, has the most dysfunctioning effect on a guy who performed for the love of seeing others happy. The HRC has no perspective. They are being manipulated and I am being set-up. The HRT has no balance in it's ranks and can not see the evil that moves it. We've all made a fool of ourselves in a bar atmosphere and woke up the next morning feeling a little embarrassed about our outbursts... But, Hey, look out! now you can gain satisfaction by turning the left-blinded commission onto the very people you hurled obscenities at! Makes sense, right? You go to somebody's place of joy... insult, disrupt and offend them until they talk back to you and then, PRESTO, get the Canadian taxpayer to pay for a long drawn out process that makes you quid and destroys the sanity of the stranger you accosted in the first place. What an ingenious plan! A good heckler can make 10 grand a night going to free open mics....

There is some goodness in the world. On Jan. 14, my first baby, Eric Earle was born. He is the most beautiful thing I have ever laid my eyes on. Mommy and baby are doing well and he is growing by leaps and bounds EVERY day. Another reason that I am absolutely hating to go to Vancouver to defend myself in front of the HRT. A continuing waste of time and money. I don't have the cash to go and I will miss him so much in these formidable days ahead. I will worry sick that he and mom are alright and all the while I will be fighting for performers across the country... and yet, no one cares. I should present the HRT with a bill: $20,000 would only cover my expenses. I have moved across the country now, three times because of this and there is no telling how many opportunities I have missed. I can't get over the fact that this is a government sponsored cash grab and we as Canadians have nothing to say for it. We have become complacent, too comfortable in our "freedom"... If we don't all get involved in our government and show that we can be a pro-active part of our country, then we won't even notice when all the freedoms have been stripped away. A comic is socially aware and because of my ordeal, I have made the transition to politically active; whether I like it or not, this was not my choice. Now, it is my destiny and you better hope and pray that YOU aren't next.

Guy Earle is due to appear before the BCHRT in Vancouver on March 29, 2010. The hemlock will be doled out soon after...

Did ya hear the one about the BCHRT Chair that ignored the Canadian Supreme Court? Well, apparently, even though the S.C. has quashed the process that has been brought against me, the BC Human Rights Commission has decided to proceed with the original tribunal?!! At great expense (and suffering), I went to Vancouver last year for the tribunal. My lawyer had the process QUASHED, so I came back East to get back to work... Well, we are still a-go for March 29, 2010. So, I was a little premature in thinking there is justice in this world. Fans of freedom, we are not out of this mess yet!

Even though Canadians (and denizens of many other countries) have shown their 99.9% disgust for this action (read the comments) AND the Supreme Court has ruled against it; the tribunal happily marches on, regardless. You would think that their philosophy should be in line with the opinions and desires of the Canadian people as a whole...(?) Not so. Their money is made by sucking the life out of good Canadians. Wasting taxpayers money, hand over fist. I don't want to even imagine the loss of revenue, the cost of fighting this and the time wasted which has been leeched from me. I can't - it makes me sick to think about it.

I miss teaching new comics the ways of the stage. I miss performing for an audience that appreciates freedom and our right to express ourselves. I miss being able to go about my life without the constant threat of this tribunal hanging over my head. This spring will mark three years of knee-deep shit I've been wading through... My legs are tired... All this for a cash-grab from a humourless cad bent on destroying somebody they don't even know. The HRC is being used as a tool for personal gain from a group that has no class, scruples or understanding. Of all the Canadian installations, wouldn't you want the HRT to have some kahoonies? Ah but... this is a make work project for their people, isn't it? They don't care that two years of my life is GONE. There is no concept of the damages they cause, the opportunities I've lost... Wow, you thought I was bitter BEFORE? Well, now I've become so bitter I can't perform. In alot of ways, they've won already.

Guy Earle is currently available for Firing Squads, Electrocutions and Funerals. Email for appointments...

THERE IS SOME SENSE IN THE WORLD! All you fans of freedom, listen up... This week, my legal force successfully led a QUASH on the bullcrap Human Rights case against me. We all knew it was an unjust process (to put a comic on trial for retaliating to hecklers) and now the SUPREME COURT of Canada proved it. The bad news is that the S.C. has remitted the claim back to the HRC; this means, presumably, that a new case could be manufactured against me. Hopefully, wiser minds will prevail and this thing stops NOW. Did you hear the lesbian complainant wanted $40K in damages... to what?? These people have no clue. What about the damage and intolerance they have shown me? Unreal. Anyway, Fans of Freedom; we won the battle today and we can sleep easier knowing comedy is safe, for now, in Canada. Time to get back to the real world. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HELPED WITH SUPPORT AND LOVE (you know who you are).

I'm back in Ontario! Toronto look alive. The B.C. thing is over for now, so, it's back to work. I'm in Ontario but it was no small feat. We hit a deer in Nipigon, Ontario and barely lived to tell about it. The wonderful folks in Nipigon helped us on our way. (I highly recommend the Grey Rocks Inn; Andrew and Megan are the BEST - and if you want exquisite service and friendliness, head on over to Brennen Ford for your next car purchase... Tell Paul Guy Sent Ya!) Ok. Time to get on with my life... after over two years of limbo, I finally feel some freedom!

West Coast AND Busted! Guy is in the 'Couve, hunkering down for the fight. This post is coming to you from the shores of Kitsilano. One month from the trial that MUST BE WON for all entertainers in Canada. It's been a rough ride. Two years ago, I was forced out of clubs by pressure from the Vancouver homosexual community (I aint no homophobe, sigh), so I drove back, cat and caboodle to Toronto. After two years of licking my wounds, I've driven BACK across Canada to Vancouver to prepare for the battle. (Undoubtedly, if nuthin sticks on the West Coast, it's back East after the dust settles from the Tribunal but that is a lifetime away...)

Yes... It IS true. A comic (me) is actually being taken to the BCHRC for his comebacks to ignorant, rude hecklers. The country is gone to hell. The trial is set for beginning of September, 2009. Folks, THIS IS REAL. It IS NOT a joke. Please help me get the legal services I need and donate on my PAYPAL button below. People don't think this is real BUT IT IS. I will have to fly to Vancouver in September, this is also quite costly. PLEASE HELP!

I also have some great shirts left from our benefit in July. Send me 25$ on Paypal, tell me your size and address and I'll send ya a tee from the benefit. "It's Not Illegal to be an Asshole" is a popular shirt to show off and tell your friends that you support stand-up in Canada.

In case you didn't notice, we're not at the Gate on Sundays anymore. Thanks to all that supported us. It seems support is hard to get when you are an accused homophobe! Hopefully, people will come around and realize that isn't true. Soon, my book will be out... THEN you will all know the truth! Peace and love to all and watch this space for announcements on a new room coming to a GTA near you.

What a night! Great show for opening night... Guy Earle opened the show with the required social content comparing Canada to a constipated tight arse, the show opened with a few 5 minute spots from Samuel Yen, Ian Atlas and the very hairy (what's with guys with long hair anyway?) Mike McGregor. Guaranteed to offend, Laura Cilevitz will have probably sparked some legal action with her racy spot (if you know what I mean), then came Linda Ellis to finish off the first part of the show. Pro spotter, Sarah Donaldson did a cool set on why she prefers rings to necklaces. She looked great under the Whelan's stark light bulb, sitting profoundly aperched on her stool. Surprise pro-spot drop-in, Gilson Lubin cracked up the inaugural crowd with his incomparably hip perspective. Last, but not least, we managed to squeeze in Mark Debonis and Dave Merheje as a late show addition.

All in all, the show was fantastic. The comedy was awesome. Great spots for everybody... now we just need a crowd... Good thing is, Whelan's room is cozy, so the energy is great for the comics even with a small crowd but as the word grows this room will become a great epicentre for Toronto Comedy on Sunday nights. Next week, Guest Host LINDA ELLIS! Watch for announcements on confirmed pro-spots in your inbox. email link at bottom of page for weekly show updates (put "SHOW UPDATE" in the subject field)

Ready TORONTO? Guy's newest room starts Oct. 12 at Whelan's Gate! A weekly Night of Socially Irresponsible Comedy, EVERY Sunday, starting Oct. 12, 2008. The show is a PRO-AM open mic. Hosted by Guy Earle (and friends), the show features Toronto's best new faces with a few guaranteed pro comics to round out the evening. Whelan's Gate is a great local Irish Pub at 1663 Bloor St. West. The shows start at 8pm and there's NO COVER!

Come on out and support REAL STAND-UP COMEDY, right in your town. It's LIVE and viceral and way cheaper than a night at the movies. Who knows, you might even get offended; this season we don't know what to expect but you can bet there will be alot of law suits...

Check out Guy's latest article on the Western Standard Site. An article getting inside the mind of a stand-up comic and featuring some of the origins of the art form.

an excerpt:
"Art is not normal nor complacent; it is shocking and offensive. At least, we hope it is. It means we live in a free society. But, it is one thing to be offended by a painting and quite another to be offended in person."

Read the full article here: A Bitter Joke
and Peter Jaworski's intro here: Free Speech Week
There are comments coming in (on the latter link) and they AINT all GOOD. Get in there and weigh in!

There has not been a trial date set yet. Guy has a lawyer and the process is underway to fight this very scarie Tribunal. If you are interested, PLEASE do some research on our Government, get involved, write a letter, complain, learn. On this site there are oodles of links to news items on this case. If you want to feel like you are helping, you may also DONATE through the PAYPAL link below.

The background for this case can be lifted right off the BCHRC website at: this link. There are some great news clips and stories from all over the country and beyond. Some of the best stuff are comments made by people at the bottom of these pages.

You can give to the fight here. Please request some swag for your cash. All proceeds go towards raising money for the legal fees incurred regarding the Human Right Tribunal Case against Guy.