Special BABCCF 2002 Issue

Profile of
Michael Williams
COMEDY PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH
By LaNiece Jones

TITLE
Owner and Founder of Comedy Act Theatre

BORN & RAISED: Los Angeles, CA
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, CA

MOST MEMORABLE SUCCESS STORY
“Opening night of my second club in Atlanta, GA. Witnessing the power of a single thought to bring organized comedy to the African-American people and see on their faces the excitement and joy of knowing that they now have something of their own to have and to hold was very much overwhelming.”

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
Yardstick of Success:
Determination
Discipline
Dedication
Details

GOAL YET TO ACHIEVE
That’s a secret

WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU
Visionary
Passionate
Honest
Friend

MOST IMPORTANT LESSON LEARNED
Nothing last forever. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.

GREATEST PASSIONS
Reading
Producing live entertainment events

FAVORITES
Movie: Sugar Cane Alley
Way to Spend Down Time: Walking on the beach
Vacation Spot: Anywhere a plane will take me

TOP MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
Ellis & Frances Williams (my parents)
Kahlil Kennard (my grandson)
Nathaniel Jackson (my mentor)

NEXT PROJECT
Comedy Act Theatre Reunion