Here is the interview conducted by Jay Dixit.
The Interview
What follows are edited highlights. They represent a little over half of the interview.
How do you think about comedy and self-expression? Expressing what’s within vs. looking at the outside world and making observations?
Self-expression is a hallmark of an artist, of art, to get something off one’s chest, to sing one’s song. So that element is present in all art. And comedy, although it is not one of the fine arts—it’s a vulgar art, it’s one of the people’s arts, it’s the spoken word, the writing that goes into it is an art form—it’s certainly artistry. So self-expression is the key to even standing up and saying, “Hey, listen to me.” Self-expression can be based on looking at the world and making observations about it or not. Comedy can also be based on describing one’s inner self—doing anecdotes, talking about your own fears. Woody Allen taps into a lot of self-analysis in his comedy. But I don’t think these things are mutually exclusive. I think self-expression is present at all times, and whether or not you’re talking about the outside world or your responses to it depends on the moment and the subject.
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I woke up this morning to my IPod playing a George Carlin bit about “Airline Announcements.” I thought it was a normal Monday. When I switched to the radio I was informed that George died last night at age 71. I shouldn’t be surprised do to the massive amounts of drugs he did in the 60’s and 70’s. But it’s still a sad day for me. I have all the cd’s, both books, and got the pleasure of seeing not only his HBO specials but also in person twice. I also respected the man for how he handled his wife’s death, the love of his life , Brenda in 1997. I know that his family and friends will miss him. Some knew him for his early work with Jack Burns. Some for “the seven words you can’t say on television.” Still a younger generation saw him as Mr. Conductor from that train show for kids. I will remember him as a unique perspective on the English language and he observations of the human condition. Bye George, you will be missed.
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Article From Toronto Sun Here
If often-criticized defenceman Bryan McCabe is a potential victim of the imminent Maple Leafs housecleaning as is expected, it likely will not come via the buyout route.
That was the word yesterday from Maple Leafs general manager Cliff Fletcher, who is aware that McCabe’s average salary of $5.75 million US translates to a hefty cap hit (almost $3-million per season for six years) in the event the Leafs attempted to buy him out.
The more logical way to go is to trade the veteran defenceman, the belief being that McCabe might waive the no-movement clause in his contract in order to go to a preferable destination such as the New York Islanders. The McCabes spend their off-seasons on Long Island, where Bryan’s wife, Roberta, grew up.
One theory making the rounds here leading up to tomorrow’s 2008 entry draft was that the Leafs might attempt to include McCabe and their No. 7 overall pick to the Islanders for a package that includes the No. 5 selection. By moving up two spots, the Leafs likely would land either Niagara defenceman Alex Pietrangelo or Russian forward Nikita Filatov, two players they covet.
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