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Eddie Izzard has to be one of my top faves. Not to mention I've had a serious crush on him for, like, ever. There's just something quite smashing about a straight man dressed in ladies getup. Not to mention I love it when he references "jam" because I think that has to be one of the best words on the planet. (coupled with my fetish for the word "pants", the bit about James Bond and the pants that turn into jam just about sends me into a fit)

Growing up, I always loved listening to the old routines of Bill Cosby. I know, I know. He's so clean and whatnot. But there's something charming about his older comedy bits.

Mitch Hedburg always cracked me up. Bill Hicks as well.

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

Note to self: Buy Eddie Izzard DVDs.

I'm seriously going to get around to it one of these days. About the same time I finally pick up a Bill Hicks record.

Lewis Black can usually crack me up with little trouble (ex: "Starbucks across from Starbucks"), and I enjoy a lot of George Carlin's bits.

Lately, it seems I'm more likely to read a comedian's book than get a chance to watch/listen to a performance (though compare Steve Martin's Pure Drivel to any of his recent movies and tell me that's a bad thing).

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My theory by A. Elk, brackets, Miss, brackets. This theory goes as follows and begins now. All brontosauruses are thin at one end, much much thicker in the middle, and then thin again at the far end. That is my theory, it is mine, and it belongs to me, and I own it, and what it is, too.

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"Every day holds a new beginning and every hour holds the promise of an Invitation to Love." 

Oh my god Smokey. Fix your avatar size before I delete your posts.

I would have included Monty Python on my list, but I thought we were aiming for stand-up comedians, not comedy troupes. So, consider Monty Python duly added at the top of my list with Eddie.

Smokey...the chicken heart. LOL Nice. I was always a big fan of his bit about driving in San Francisco ("St Peter asks 'How did you die?' 'Oh, me and a Volkswagen drifted backwards into the Bay...'"). Also enjoyed the Noah bit. ("Who is this really?" "It's God, Noah." "Rrrright......Am I on Candid Camera?")

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

Does that make me a comedian?

yeah, I saw that. I changed it, witnessed the horror right after and changed it straight away. Sorry for the trouble.

"Every day holds a new beginning and every hour holds the promise of an Invitation to Love." 

Damn you, Smokey! *shakes tiny fist*

Forgot to add that, of course, I love Carlin (older stuff, preferably). His books are lots o' fun as well.

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

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"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. Could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot, black coffee. Like this."  -Dale Cooper

Dave Chapelle is wayyyyyyyy funny!

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

George Carlin

Monty Python

Richard Pryor

Robin Williams

Gabriel Iglesias (no movie deals yet, but check him out on you tube or Comedy Central)

Kevin,

      Did the chubby hispani guy do a bit about the four levels of fat?   I'm not fat, I'm fluffy!

If yes, thats Gabriel Igesias If no, Could be George Lopez or Carlos Mencia.

Lewis Black. What an absolute riot!!! He has come here to Wisconsin several times--am determined that we go and see his show when he is next here.

Other favorites: Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Jim Carrey, George Carlin, Ron White, Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Dave Chapelle, Jim Breuer, Bill Cosby, Gallagher (who we got to see...didn't get hit with any watermelon, but got some Easter candy hit out to us with a tennis racket!) LOL.

Frankie Boyle.

This guy is gonna be huge. A breath of fresh air for british comedy, and is not held back at all by taboo subjects (but without going toooooo far). For those who watch British television, he is the Scottish guy on Mock The Week. I'm going to see him on the 19th, and i can't wait. For those unfamiliar with him, check out youtube 'cos there's some amazing collections of his material on there.

Others worthy of mention. Bill Hicks, Dylan Moran, Jimmy Carr, Eddie Izzard (Early material, Glorious and stuff before that), Billy Connoly, Simon Amstell, Bill Bailey, Jack Dee (sometimes).

I love Franki Boyle on Mock the Week aswell. His voice is funny, even when he's not making a joke. I think that Scottish and Irish comedians have an advantage, their voices just enhance the comedy. I like Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Larry David (in Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ricky Gervais aswell.

Oh, and btw, what's going on on the TP and Lynch Boards, no-one's posted for ages!