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Paul Johnson has toured as a headliner at comedy clubs and international festivals across the US, Asia and Europe. Paul has been described as 'un-dislike-able' (Shanghaiist), 'a handsome Todd Barry' (DC Benny), and 'an emotionally distant son' (Edith Johnson).

 

Paul's comedy blog The Good Greatsby has been awarded 'Freshly Pressed' status five times by Wordpress.com as the best of Wordpress blogs. It frequently ranks at the top or near the top of Wordpress humor blogs as measured by 'Wordpress Recommends'.

Paul is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post Comedy page.

 

He wrote two popular columns for Time Out Shanghai magazine. The back page 'Slice of Life' humor column, and 'Inside Job' in which he tries a new job for a day.

As a playwright, Paul's comedy plays have been performed by multiple theater companies. 

When Paul Johnson was a kid he swore he would never sell out…but nobody ever asked him to.  Not even once.

 

Now he would give anything to have that chance–the chance to sell out.

 

Today he writes for the simple joy of creating something that will make people think…and hopefully those people will think about how much they like him and want to give him money.

 

And once those people have given him money he’ll use it to buy nice things that will impress his friends.

 

And if those friends aren’t impressed by his new wealth and fame, he hopes his elevated status will win him new friends who are smarter and more attractive than his old friends.

 

If you would like to recommend yourself or someone else as a potential smarter, more attractive friend, please contact Paul today: paul@thegoodgreatsby.com

 

When Paul Johnson was a kid he swore he would never sell out…but nobody ever asked him to.  Not even once. Now he would give anything to have that chance–the chance to sell out. Today he writes for the simple joy of creating something that will make people

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Stand-up Comic

Stand-up Comic

Paul Johnson has performed as a headliner at comedy clubs and festivals across the US, Asia, and Europe.

Reviews & Testimonials

Reviews & Testimonials

'Un-dislike-able' -Shanghaiist 'Incisively witty writing' -Time Out 'A handsome Todd Barry' -DC Benny 'A master of misdirection' -That's Shanghai 'An excellent raconteur...a natural performer' -24/7 Ticket 'A wonderful writer with an enviable laconic delivery' -Glenn Wool 'A powerfully funny one-liner comic...like a laser-sharp Mitch Hedberg with kids instead of sunglasses.' -Andy Curtain, Head of Comedy, Live Nation Asia

The Good Greatsby

The Good Greatsby

Paul's comedy blog thegoodgreatsby.com has been awarded 'Freshly Pressed' status five times by Wordpress.com as the best of Wordpress blogs. It frequently ranks at the top or near the top of Wordpress humor blogs as measured by 'Wordpress Recommends.'

Time Out Shanghai: Inside Job

Time Out Shanghai: Inside Job

Paul tried every job in China. He drove a train full of nervous passengers despite failing every test at subway driver school. He received numerous marriage proposals while working as a matchmaker. And as a rat catcher he came face-to-face with sights so stomach-turning to be worthy of consideration as a weight-loss program. He’s worked as an assembly line worker, acupuncturist, sidewalk barber, brewmaster, chiropractor, tailor, food testing panelist, stuntman, and many more.

Huffington Post Comedy

Huffington Post Comedy

Paul is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post Comedy page.

Time Out Interview

Time Out Interview

Paul sits down with Time Out to discuss his Edinburgh preview show, Asia headliner tour, and Inside Job column.

Time Out Shanghai: Slice of Life

Time Out Shanghai: Slice of Life

Selections from Paul's Time Out Shanghai back page humor column.

Huffington Post Comedy

Huffington Post Comedy

Things I Carry in My Pocket for the Sole Purpose of Confusing the Police in the Event of My Untimely Demise

A selection of both 'Inside Job' and 'Slice of Life' magazine pieces made available on the Time Out Shanghai website.

Inside Job: Metro Train Driver

Inside Job: Metro Train Driver

The critics said Paul couldn't learn to drive a train in one day. The critics were right.

Checkmate, Kindle!

Checkmate, Kindle!

Paul yawns at progress.

Obama's Big Fish Story

Obama's Big Fish Story

A pictorial tour through the scandal threatening to destroy the Obama presidency.

Dad's Life Lessons

Dad's Life Lessons

Cover story in Urban Family Magazine

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