I just returned from Germany, Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan, where I entertained the troops at Bagram Air Base. Check out videos and pictures from the trip: - story from Bagram air base Story here - Trip documentary trailer Operation H.O.T. Trailer from Christopher Shepherd Films on Vimeo . - Pictures posted on Facebook (Friend me) pictures on Facebook What an amazing experience. I got a chance to bring smiles to the people that fight for freedom. Big hugs to everyone!!! Inspirational comedy hypnotist The Incredible BORIS - motivational entertainment, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, performing worldwide

Forget the autograph line. Embrace the line of people heading out of the showroom. This line is often right next to the staircase leading off stage or a space next to the table selling memorabelia. A performer is often caught in the outpouring of congratulatory hands after the show to offer a compliment on a job well done. In the midst of shaking hands and selling product, a star is born. Some performers feel like flight attendants shaking hands and saying the obligatory thank yous. I use that opportunity to tweak my show and get feedback. I enjoy hearing the accolades from the audience. But the part that I enjoy the most is hearing what people have to say between the lines of ego-boosting verbiage. It is always easy to say “great show”. I love engaging audience members with questions like “What did you find the most memorable moment?”, “What struck you as if it did not belong” and “What would you improve?”. The show needs continuity. As a comedy writer, I listen to my audience’s point