The greatest show that almost happened

Dave Chappelle in Pioneer Square

I was there until about 12:30 when the risk/reward thing just became too much. From where I sat, I don’t think I would have been able to hear anyway. I wish there were a way to recreate what happened last night, but it would be impossible. What an [...]

Figuring out funny

Of all the things I have planned for the summer, I think the most daunting and potentially the most rewarding will be the three minutes of stand-up.  I’ve been trying to pay a little more attention to others’ routines the last few weeks to figure out what I like and what I don’t.  I’ve also [...]

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Three minutes to glory

I watched a friend of mine flame out on stage at Harvey’s a few months back.  A friend of his gave him an opening slot just so he could cross it off his bucket list.  I came out to support my friend and to see what local comedians were up to.  It was equal parts [...]

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