Dino Vigo always knew he was destined to be a comedian. As a high school counselor for kids on probation, he just wasn't sure how he was going to fulfill his dream; that is until he signed up for Alan Cross's Writing Comedy for TV course. Vigo's comedy journey was about to begin.

Now a professional stand-up comedian, Dino has performed in nearly every comedy club in New York including Carolines, Comix, Laugh Factory, Stand Up NY, Laugh Lounge, Gotham and Comic Strip.

Says Dino, "Alan not only taught us the craft of comedy writing but showed us how to get work. He referred me to several writing jobs, suggested I take an improv class and even got me a spot in a McDonald's commercial."

As someone who has performed all over New York, he claims it's always a different experience anywhere he goes and that you shouldn't ever think about money because it's not there.

Says Dino, "You have to really want it; be prepared to be hurt and have the best experiences. Be prepared to be let down."

Dino received his first TV credit for BET's "One Mic Stand".

Says Dino "It has been an amazing journey and it all started with Alan's class."

--William Battaglia

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