Episode #94: Quincy Jones, the comedian
by Quincy Jones is the birth name for a legendary music producer from Seattle, and also the stage name for a 32-year-old stand-up comedian who had …
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Episode #84: Greg Behrendt
Greg Behrendt gets introduced to the stage these days as a best-selling author, which is true, but there’s more to Behrendt than meets the eye …
The comedian Quincy Jones hopes to film a stand-up special before mesothelioma kills him
If you watch TV on a TV, then you undoubtedly see the law-firm ads seeking patients with mesothelioma. These lawyers hope to win huge class-action …
Caitlin Brodnick’s most personal story yet: “Screw You, Cancer”
Angelina Jolie may be the most famous person you’ve ever known to openly discuss BRCA mutations and breast cancer, but it’s even more likely that …
Review: Tig Notaro, “Live”
by Being human is generally a miserable and painful experience. You always have to wait in lines for things, nobody answers their cell phones when you …
Comedians with cancer: How to help them, and also help yourselves
Comedians perform at benefit shows on a regular basis (particularly in New York City and Los Angeles), lending their laugh-making skills to raise money for …