Nick Clement When someone who has made a four-decade career out of being funny decides to take a step back from what made them famous, there’s always that potentially nagging sense of self-doubt that can creep into the artist’s psyche.
Is it really my time to be done? Do I have anything left to prove to myself? In Bill Engvall’s case, he knew it was the perfect time to bid goodbye to the road. “I always said that I wanted to go out on my terms.
I never wanted to be the act where someone said they should have stopped a year ago. And I say this with all humility, but I caught the brass ring.
I’ve achieved every goal that was in front of me in terms of stand-up,” he says with a smile. And it’s through this sense of honesty that the comedian has gained a passionate worldwide following.Currently on his farewell stand-up comedy tour, “Here’s Your Sign, It’s Finally Time,” which runs through November, Engvall’s introspective feelings are easy to understand.
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