Tag Archives: mime

I Did My Own Thing (and They Weren’t Impressed)

Posted on April 22, 2025 by mitchteemley

George, mime instructor at The Newport Institute of the Arts, 1975 My Real Memoir I was obsessive, proud, and doggedly devoted to dancing to my own tune. And all I asked in return was unlimited love and admiration. I’d learned as a … Continue reading →

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50 Truly Clever Memes

Posted on October 23, 2020 by mitchteemley

The word meme comes from the same source as the word mime. Both can be clever, or incredibly annoying. Like when a mime starts building an imaginary box around you while you’re hunting for a public restroom. Also, memes don’t … Continue reading →

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Mime is Money

Posted on September 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

“A mime is a terrible thing to waste.” ~Robin Hood: Men in Tights Confession: I was a professional mime. Yep. When I was in my 20s I made a (very modest) living for a time doing mime and teaching it. … Continue reading →

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