Page 63 - You Only Live Once [BooksLD]

‘Are you sure? You’re the one who is crying.’

‘Oh! Yes. I used to be a jolly guy. I am a loser now.’
‘Choose carefully what you believe in. Your beliefs can either limit you
or set you free. You’re only as good as you think you are! You have the
capacity to make people laugh and cry as an artist. Visit me when you feel
better. I might have something for you!’

‘Hmm.’

‘Remember, when you know who you are, it really does not matter what
they label you.’
Releasing my pain through tears was like reaching an orgasm. Only
better. When I washed my face I felt stronger. It felt like all the negativity

had been washed off. When I walked out of Ricky’s and decided to breathe
in the fresh air again, it felt glorious.
Soon, Ricky’s became that one place I would go back to every weekend,

whether I was happy or sad. I didn’t realize when the stranger Ricky
became Uncle Ricky. He made sure that I performed my jokes in front of
others. Tonight is my second performance. He wants to hone me into a star
stand-up comedian. But I don’t know if I will ever be able to live up to his
expectations!