Author : dmhanco

The Trust of Animals

Written on Mar, 26, 2024 by dmhanco in Bits and Bobs

The Trust of Animals It’s no small thing This cat curled in your lap Eyes shut, purring It matters As much to you As to them This unlikely kinship The meeting of large and small Wild heart and civilized mind Confidence in kindness Easily given or Incrementally earned You’ll know As you step over The unflinching little body Sprawled on …

Mingy Moldy Dead Mouse Smell

Written on Jan, 13, 2023 by dmhanco in Bits and Bobs

Mingy Moldy Dead Mouse Smell Mingy moldy dead mouse smell Like the grease behind your ear Where is it coming from? Why is it here? Pond-scummed dishes Wafting from the sink Bulging trash bag Leaking old shrimp stink Usually it’s the litter box Ensconced in the bathroom Sending urine bulletins Demanding action soon Mingy moldy dead mouse smell Permeating my …

Boris

Written on Sep, 28, 2022 by dmhanco in Acting, Bits and Bobs

David Hancock, Law and Order, background actor, davidmhancock.com

I was playing an arraignee for “Law and Order” and they paired me with a young lawyer to sit in the background while the main actors talked to the judge. They told us to ignore the action up there and confer with our lawyers as we waited for our cases to come up. I like to have a scenario in …

Raspberry Red Mandevilla*

Written on May, 16, 2022 by dmhanco in Bits and Bobs

You’re admiring the trays of petunias, including a radioactive purple pulsing in the April sun, when you feel a soft touch on your bare leg. You turn and look down to espy your accoster, a three-foot-high plant with shiny dark green leaves and long, questing vines waving in the wind. You know this plant, you had one a while back, …

BG From Iowa

Written on Mar, 16, 2021 by dmhanco in Acting, Bits and Bobs

The assistant directors had come through the holding area and picked 40 or so background actors they wanted for the day’s big scene, audience members at a strip club emceed by an unknown female comic. The rest of us, in our greased-down hair, high-waisted pants, porkpie hats and 1960s evening dresses, would likely sit around on folding chairs for the …

I Testified in Night Stalker Murder Trial

Written on Jul, 27, 2020 by dmhanco in Videos

David M Hancock describes his involvement with the murder trial of Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker serial killer.

I Sh*t Myself Running

Written on Oct, 09, 2019 by dmhanco in Videos

There’s a groovy open mic in the East Village where you can try out material. I did a lovely story I’ve had in my mind called “I Sh*t Myself Running.” It has a happy ending!

“RED” Sizzle Reel David Hancock

Written on Feb, 10, 2019 by dmhanco in Videos

“I’m the Roger Federer of old man sex. I’ve had a great career and I’m still adding to my career stats.” Two-minute sizzle reel of best lines from “RED” performed by David M Hancock.

“RED” Performed By David M Hancock

Written on Feb, 07, 2019 by dmhanco in Videos

Here’s video of an erotic story I told at the Smut Slam NYC storytelling venue at Under St. Mark’s theater in the East Village on Feb. 6, 2019. It’s a really fun scene where people tell stories about sex. I’ve grown and gained confidence as a performer there, there’s always a supportive crowd. My story “RED” was 1st place winner …