Working with your wing.
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:03 amI don’t think we’ve covered this here, at least I haven’t seen anything about it.
You should be able to “vibe” with your wing. Done well, the two of you will be like one of the great comedy teams of the past (Abbot & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, Martin & Lewis, Aykroyd & Belushi). Your wing can help you lead a conversation so you can DHV and you will return the favor.
For example, while we’re in set, my wing might say “Dude! Tell them about the time you got backstage at that Kiss show” then I can tell my story. Next, I’ll set up one of his stories. It must go both ways.
Both of you need an “Accomplishment Intro.” Something impressive that you’ve done to let the HBs know you’re a cool guy. Using my self as an example again, my wing would open a set, hook them in and say, “I’m going to introduce to my friend Scoundrel. The guy is the most amazing guitar player. All the girls love him. You’re going to love him.” Then I would come in and he’d introduce me making sure I know whom his target is. He could then go to buy himself a drink and while he’s gone, I’ll tell the HBs his accomplishment Intro by asking, “how do you guys know wing? You just met him? He is such a cool guy! Did you know he…?” When he comes back, the HBs will be more interested in him. Later I could open another set, doing the same thing and we could merge both sets. Now things are starting to get FUN!
You should be able to “vibe” with your wing. Done well, the two of you will be like one of the great comedy teams of the past (Abbot & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, Martin & Lewis, Aykroyd & Belushi). Your wing can help you lead a conversation so you can DHV and you will return the favor.
For example, while we’re in set, my wing might say “Dude! Tell them about the time you got backstage at that Kiss show” then I can tell my story. Next, I’ll set up one of his stories. It must go both ways.
Both of you need an “Accomplishment Intro.” Something impressive that you’ve done to let the HBs know you’re a cool guy. Using my self as an example again, my wing would open a set, hook them in and say, “I’m going to introduce to my friend Scoundrel. The guy is the most amazing guitar player. All the girls love him. You’re going to love him.” Then I would come in and he’d introduce me making sure I know whom his target is. He could then go to buy himself a drink and while he’s gone, I’ll tell the HBs his accomplishment Intro by asking, “how do you guys know wing? You just met him? He is such a cool guy! Did you know he…?” When he comes back, the HBs will be more interested in him. Later I could open another set, doing the same thing and we could merge both sets. Now things are starting to get FUN!