How to Live a Fully Used Up Life — Prem John

He stripped naked on stage, kissed another man, and got whipped. Prem John didn't know any of this when he said yes to his first acting role — and he'd do it all over again.Prem John is a Singapore comic, actor, and founder of East Coast Comedy — but at 34 he was a consulting partner chasing Lamborghinis and feeling completely empty. This conversation covers the life rules he built from failure: the Three-Times Rule born from total silence in front of 40 people, the 11 AM Rule that comedians live by, and the five-word philosophy he's staking his second half on. Along the way he diagnoses Singapore's creative ceiling, defends comedy as the art form AI cannot replicate, and admits that at 48 he's still trying to strip away to "the raw kernel of who you are."Chapters00:00 | Welcome to Dream Catchers: Meet Prem John01:24 | Bombing on Stage and the Three-Times Rule03:25 | Every Comedian Is a Neurotic Mess05:53 | Singapore Is the Mecca of Comedy — and Comedy Beats AI07:54 | Find Your Voice — Comedy That Changes How You See11:24 | Vulnerability Is Also a Strength15:48 | "Strip Naked, Kiss a Man, Get Whipped" — His First Role18:45 | Six Months for 20 Minutes — What Audiences Don't See20:38 | The 11 AM Rule: Feel Sorry Until 10:59, Then Let It Go23:09 | One Mic vs $100 Billion of AI Hardware27:21 | Crowd Work vs Real Comedy — and ECC's Kind Room34:52 | From Lamborghini to "I Want to Die Used Up"38:18 | The Dream He Still Chases41:08 | Rapid Fire: Singaporeans Are the Worst Drivers in the WorldPrem JohnPrem John is Stand up comic & MediaCorp Actor based in Singapore with numerous stage, film, television and commercial advertisement credits locally and internationally. Since taking the plunge into the creative arts four years ago, Prem has been in constant demand as an actor and he's now starting to focus on bringing to life some of his original written content.Connect with him at https://www.instagram.com/premjohnsg/ Shalima MotialFounder & CEO of Dream Catchers (Host)With over 20 years of work experience, I am a passionate and creative entrepreneur who specialises in online talent showcase and marketing. I have a master's degree in English literature, which gives me a strong foundation in communication, storytelling, and content creation. I founded Dream Catchers Vision in 2011, a Singapore-based online platform that discovers and promotes performing artists from around the world.Connect with Shalima at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalima-motial-44aab331/    Dream CatchersDream Catchers: Empowering Dreams in SingaporeDream Catchers is a pioneering Events, Theatre & Film Production company based in Singapore, dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of performing artists, entrepreneurs, and promoting women’s empowerment. Established over 14 years ago, the company has successfully organized numerous online and offline events, serving as a vital platform for emerging talent. Notably, Dream Catchers has been a nationwide talent partner for major Bollywood concerts in Singapore, providing invaluable opportunities for artists to shine. Through its diverse initiatives, Dream Catchers continues to inspire and empower individuals across the region.Watch the feature film - DOMINOES | Full Length Feature Film UHD 4K (Watermarked)Connect with Dream Catchers at http://www.dreamcatchersvision.com/home  https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchersvision/  _____Thank you to our Sponsors:Mandar Padhye; The Resilient Investor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandarpadhye?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios OnlineDietCare - www.onlinedietcare.comInfiniti Jewels - www.infinitijewels.com.sg RealtybyDeepti - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-malik-30675351?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app &https://www.instagram.com/realtybydeepti?igsh=bjE5a3N2eG9iaG02&utm_source=qr  #DreamCatchersShow #PremJohn #StandupComedy #DieUsedUp #SingaporeCreators