TING JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF STAND-UP COMEDY

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He said: “The acting is another avenue and I have been doing classes. More doors will open, I believe.”

Once he has established himself, James insists that he will return to the community he loves and help those who are battling their own addictions. He said: “I want to help people with addiction. People can change no matter what age you are.

“Everyone laughed at me at 30 when I stopped drinking, taking drugs and gambling. I became a personal trainer, did Glow, and now it’s comedy.”

He added: “I am at an age where I don’t have many chances left to be honest, and this is a chance to build on something.

“Anyone can be famous, I don’t want to be famous. I want to leave a legacy and be successful.

“I want my kids to look up to me and say that is my daddy.

“I have been blessed to get to where I am, and I know it can only get better.”

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