From Penn Jillette's PERSONAL Diary! - Pursuing a Hobby You Suck At - Penn Point

What was Penn doing 10 years ago today? He was starting a new hobby -- one he knew he'd never be the best at.

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[Moviewhiz1]

Where did you buy that Flip lens and what is it called?

[pennpoint]

@Moviewhiz1 Ha! We literally just glued a cheap-o wide angle lens on to the flip. Makes it less shaky when Penn uses it.

Chris

[defect530]

i could do a better job making your thumbnails. not enough bright colors or cleavage, both essential for high ratings :D

love ya Penn

[pennpoint]

@defect530 More cleavage -- noted.

[TheEvilOfScientology]

Is that a home studio you're in, Penn?

[pennpoint]

@TheEvilOfScientology Yes. 

[smashballbrawler]

Shouldn't the title say 'Pursuing' and not 'pursing'?

[MalachorWraith]

If there's a man who can teach us bastards to be humble and awesome at the same time, its you Penn.

[TwiPrime]

Never tried drugs or alcohol? That seems very disciplined. Maybe it would just be a lot of discipline for *me*. Btw, I think I lost 2 pounds from watching all of the shifting from one foot to another. :D Nah, I would probably do the same thing while filming a vlog. Enjoyed it! :D

[oilusboyne]

Hey penn, i think you really touched on something when you brought up the predicament of having to, or needing to start something new. Also, i think the immature ideal of being the best always seems to end up being subjective. i.e. your own happiness being fulfilled in your own life

[aMulliganStew]

couldn't've said it better myself

[crimsonhalo13]

Your setup reminds me of Wayne's World. Behold, the future of TV.  :)

[CluppHead]

Crazy, I feel the same way about my guitar. Are you saying you've never done drugs growing up? Because, doing mushrooms might change ya into an agnostic. Do one thing everyday that scares you. Not that I don't love you as an athiest. But, most of the big hits that you speak of were doing mass amounts of drugs. Could be something to it.

[GomersRevenge]

I am recording an omni opera and I have some very skillful people on it with big names. If you are interested in playing a track, let me know. I will send you the music. You can record your part, send it in a wave file or whatever and you will be added to the great cast of players on the titanic 47 hour long Omni opera, the Centrifugal Satz Clock. (with strongly libertarian themes)

Keep enjoying your bass!

[deanobeany]

@surgeyX right....

[surgeyX]

@deanobeany

No shit.

[deanobeany]

@surgeyX i dont think he MEANT it literally,

[surgeyX]

@deanobeany

Without Showtime's support they would have no DVDs....so think again :|