Three years ago, a friend faxed him information about an amateur comedy night; he went, performed, "killed" and was hooked.

It also promotes a comedy night, every Friday at 19:00.

There was no comedy scene at the time, and Giovanni stayed doing every comedy night for almost three years.

This week, for example, there is a comedy night on Friday.

The third comedy night is scheduled for Friday, March 22.

In 2006 Clark set up a monthly comedy night called, Clark's.

Besides comedy nights, he brings in soap opera stars and acoustic bands.

There is also a lounge spot called the Attic which offers live music and comedy nights.

He regularly helped out his students by finding them slots at local comedy nights.