Why Comedians?

Comics are like snowflakes, no two are ever alike. From Borscht Belt old-timers like Milton Berle and Sid Ceasar, to the unknown newcomers in the comedy hubs of LA, Chicago, New York and Montreal, each brings a distinct voice to their comedy.

• Rodney Dangerfield, the lovable loser
• Steve Martin, that wild and crazy guy
• Chris Rock, the antithesis of the angry black man
• Sarah Silverman, the nice jewish girl gone bad

It is their distinctive personalities, they’re own skewed view of the way things are, delivered in their unique voice that makes comedy happen.

This blog is dedicated to the comedian - past, present and future. For their voice, passion, neuroses and humor.

Each post, will feature a new comic - some old, some new, and some you’ve not yet heard of. We’ll attempt to illuminate what drives a comedian to stand up in front of people and make them laugh. We’ll gain insight into how they struggle, how they triumph, and how they prepare for their next gig.

Calling All Comics

My sincere hope for this blog is to engage working comics to share their stories and offer us a window into the life of a comedian. Let us know how you found your funny.

We’ll dissect the various styles of comedy from prop comics like Gallagher and Carrot Top, to insult comics like Lisa Lampanelli and Don Rickles. We’ll hear their stories, watch their videos and understand how their comedy evolved from their own life experience.

How To Be Cool

Although I am not a huge advocate of bathroom humor or racial comparisons, I do want to encourage a freedom of expression through this experience. So readers, bear in mind that there may be un-pc entries, and political and/or personally offensive commentary. I do, however, want this blog to remain off the lists of "adult content," so cursing and linking to such content will not be tolerated.

Let’s be cool and not push our own agendas, nor take things too seriously. In short, let’s keep our sense of humor about the whole thing.

Thanks for joining me on this quest. I hope you enjoy it as much I do.

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