Simon Hughes runs [Kings of Comedy](https://www.facebook.com/kings0fcomedy/), a comedy room in the heart of Melbourne. He's also an up and coming stand-up comedian.
A class clown at school, Simon was naturally drawn to entertainment - until drug addiction turned his world upside down. But Simon has bounced back, and even turned his traumatic experience into a Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) and [Sydney Fringe show](http://fringecomedy.com.au/single-event?show_id=272&mobile=true), Man vs Meth
In this [School of Hard Knock Knocks](https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/) podcast we talk drug abuse, mental health, the Messiah Complex, and bringing light to dark topics. We also talk comedy, like how to promote yourself as a new comedian.
And while I have you, a final reminder that the early bird price for the [Melbourne August 26 - 30 stand-up comedy course](https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/stand-up_comedy_courses/melbourne-august-26-30-2018/) finishes in 5 days time. If you'd like to try your hand at stand-up, or have your current comedy set polished by seasoned professionals, then visit [click here](https://schoolofhardknockknocks.com/stand-up_comedy_courses/melbourne-august-26-30-2018/) and book your spot. It's also a great birthday present.
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