You've seen him on stage, but have you ever heard the man behind the microphone? America's Got Talent 2013 semi—finalist John Wing is a comedian who shares his jokes on stage and shares
You've seen him on stage, but have you ever heard the man behind the microphone? America's Got Talent 2013 semi—finalist John Wing is a comedian who shares his jokes on stage and shares his emotions and experiences through poetry. He started in small—town Sarnia and made his way to big-time Los Angeles. He's previously been published by Black Moss Press with his 2014 collection of poetry, Why-Shaped Scars. His next book of poetry, I'll Be There Soon, will be published in April of 2016.
John Wing was born in Sarnia, Ontario and attended the University of Windsor. He has been a professional standup comedian for 35 years and lives in Sunland, California. He performs all over the world, and can be heard regularly on CBC Radio's The Debaters. This is his ninth collection of poetry.
Along with guest starring on the legendary Tonight Show a total of six times, Wing has also played at nine Just For Laughs comedy festivals, and has over 150 television appearances. One if his best known appearances was on season 8 of America's Got Talent in 2013, during which he remained in the competition until the semi—finals.
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