The dim lights on the stage, the laughter of the crowd, and the two drink minimum.

Comedy clubs can be known for their tough crowds and shattering of egos. It’s in this environment that SF State student Jackson McBrayer hopes to succeed as a stand up comic. McBrayer hopes to separate himself from the pack by including his wheelchair in his act, and share with the crowd the pain and small advantages of using such a tool.

Here is his story.