…the only reason that I’m still doing comedy—that is, performing, writing stand-up, writing funny songs, etc.—is because of a comedian named Kevin Hart?
OK, so maybe he’s not the ONLY reason, but he’s definitely in a handful of good reasons.
Hyperbole sells, I’ve heard and read.
One night in New York City, I was feeling particularly broken. I’d had a bad set at my local club I often performed at; the West Village’s Boston Comedy Club. Yes, that’s the same club where Sarah Silverman got her start, and where I met and befriended countless comedians like Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Ed Helms and others, on their ascents into comedy infamy.
In addition to having had a bad set, I was tired, worn out, and dirty.
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