Books
Another behind-The-Curve book review: born standing up, by Steve Martin
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- Sunday 22nd November 2009
Peter K the comedian recommended this to me as one of the best books about comedians and comedy. It’s good, it’s good.
Martin’s autobiographical tale of his entry into standup comedy is surprisingly straightforward. He remembers the first comics he ever saw and stole work from, giving credit where it’s due; he recounts books, people, and chance remarks that influenced his career path….
Music & Sound
WFMU needs a bit more of your money, please
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- Monday 16th November 2009
The best radio station in the world is beset by the same recession/depression woes as the rest of us.
In order to make up the shortfall from the Spring 2009 marathon (which was only 2 weeks long), the station is having a 24-hour fundraising drive.
Please keep in mind that unlike 99.9% of listener-sponsored radio stations in the US, WFMU:
1) Actually runs completely on listener…
Thoughts on Life
The Westboro Baptist Church picketed in Jersey City last week
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- Wednesday 11th November 2009
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Politics
Thirty Republican senators come out strongly in favor of… gang rape.
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- Tuesday 3rd November 2009
The objecting Republican senators are all accepting campaign contirbutions of various sizes from the US Chamber Of Commerce (or, as we like to think of them, the Flat Earth Society), and various defense contractors.
Courtesy of Change Congress.
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Change Congress commissioned a poll of North Carolina voters regarding Senator Richard Burr’s vote on…
