Josh Blue has an impressive resume: he’s an artist, a father, a member of the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team and the season four winner of NBC’s reality show, Last Comic Standing. He also has cerebral palsy, but he doesn’t let that get in the way of accomplishing anything he wants to do. A self-proclaimed comedy addict, he stands out on and off the stage with his cheerful demeanor and sharp wit, but remembers where he came from, always making sure to stay and talk to fans after shows. With his quick humor and a self-deprecating style he calls “reverse teasing,” Blue laughs at himself and gives those around him a reason to laugh too, all while defying stereotypes of people with disabilities. The Muse learned a little more about this multi-talented funnyman before he headlines at the Comedy Connection this weekend.

Muse: Since Last Comic Standing you’ve been in high demand. What’s changed?

Josh Blue: I have to try to remember I am famous now and that’s pretty weird. I went into it knowing that people act weird around famous people. But people have always acted weird around me because of my disability. At least now they’re acting weird for a good reason.

Muse: Would you be doing standup if you didn’t have cerebral palsy?

J.B.: I think the palsy definitely makes me view how ridiculous things are and can be in life, and I get kind of a free ticket to comment on that. I can get away with murder, you know?

Muse: Have you ever tried?

J.B.: I wouldn’t tell a reporter, I’ll say that much.

Muse: You just had a baby, [Simon]. What’s fatherhood like?

J.B.: I love it, I’m having fun. I took a month and a half off just to be around and get ready for Simon and it’s been great being home and moving at a different pace. I’ve been on the road for the last two years, so it’s nice to come home. Taking care of him is a piece of cake compared to the road.

Muse: Do you miss what your life was like before Last Comic Standing and all the fame?

J.B.: I just try to be friendly with everybody now, like the way I lived before, and now people are friendly to me automatically. It’s nice. It’s a cool feeling to be able to make somebody’s day just by them seeing you. That’s a weird feeling to have. Sometimes it would be nice to go out to a restaurant without taking 18 pictures on camera cell phones but without those people I’d be just a struggling comic. I don’t really miss the olden days, I guess. I just live my life like it was the olden days. There are just more people in it now.

Muse: You started out doing open-mic at Evergreen State where you created your own major. Why’d you pick a school like that?

J.B.: My brother recommended it to me and I found out it was really into alternative learning and I am definitely an alternative learner. And it’s very outdoorsy. A lot of things are geared towards the outdoors and I’m an avid outdoorsman. It seemed to be the right match for me. I can’t recommend that college enough to anyone. I think it’s just a decadent place to get an education.

Muse: Do you still get to play soccer at all anymore? How do you find time?

J.B.: That’s definitely taken a back burner. We didn’t qualify for Beijing so I sort of focused on other things.

Muse: Do you have any advice for aspiring college comedians who are trying to make it big?

J.B.: Watch as many different stand-up comedians as you can. See who you like, see who you don’t like. See what’s been done, see what’s not been done. You gotta just get in it.

Muse: Speaking of which, who are your favorite comedians right now?

J.B.: Forever it’s been Chris Rock. He’s the funniest dude ever. Who’s your favorite stand-up?

Muse: I like you a lot.

J.B.: Oh, shut up.

Josh Blue will be at the Comedy Connection in Quincy Market at 8pm and 10:15pm this Friday and 6pm, 8pm and 10:15pm this Saturday.