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I'm kind of an over-enthusiastic, cynical, homer, douche bag.

How did I get left off this list? I have taken an honest effort to curb my political rants. I guess it's working.

Another great filmmaking documentary is "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmakers Apocalypse". It's the story of the making of "Apocalypse Now". It was shot by Coppola's wife, I believe.

Me too, P1. Rick, Did he comment at all on the private contractors?

I really like Looking for Richard. It is a documentary on Richard III, but done in a very peculiar yet fascinating way. Al Pacino, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, etc. It is a wonderful movie.

Last I heard, yes. I took both semesters of B'cast Sports and really enjoyed it. I see Craig Way (voice of the 'Horns and Bill Mercer disciple) every few months and I always ask about Bill b/c they stay in close contact. He's doing well. I read Bill's book a few months back. It's worth the read if only for his NT and Wrasslin stories. It's called "Play by Play". He's a pretty good teacher.

This story made "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" The video is hysterical. Especially when you find out it was a family affair. GO MEAN GREEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!

6'6" 250 lbs. I'm a better TE than DE, and a better long distance runner than any football position, but wherever coach needs me...

NO NO NO!!!!!!!! It's racist against red heads. See there, even red heads can't catch a break. You sir are a midget apologist. Long live 'Gingers'! GO MEAN GREEN!!! (uh oh, I said green)

Sorry. Just an assumption on my part. My bad.

and your candidate does SOOOOOOOOO much better:

You know it's a slow news day when I post this: NY TIMES on Pringles case

another Bill Hicks reference: I could go on and on and on...

In 2005 in America there were 31,000 deaths due to firearms. I think we all know how Americans feel about their guns. link In England in 2005, where no one is allowed to have guns, not even the cops. There were 185 deaths due to firearms. link Lets look at those numbers again because they seem quite baffling at first. 31,000 deaths in America compared to 185 deaths in England. *But, there's no connection to having a gun and shooting someone with it, and not having a gun and not shooting someone. And you'd be a fool and a communist to make such an argument. Those 185 were probably American tourists. *material lifted from Bill Hicks.

Dude, You gotta stop. You're making me laugh out loud at work.

and favorite lines of Python ever.

Good videos. Not really noted is that everyone will lie under oath. EVERYONE! All it takes is the right set of circumstances. Interestingly enough this was part of George Carlin's routine when I saw him 2 weeks ago. I'd like to say I'd never talk to a cop, but I'm sure I would. Good stuff. Thanks Rick.

Now THAT'S comedy gold!!!!!!!!

I've seen this before. The show is kind of hit and miss. Those guys were REALLY HIGH!!! It's weird and out of place to have the muppets there. That being said, I've got my DVR set. Anyone who is as serious an SNL fan as I am should read this book. You'll never think of Milton Berle the same.

I could be wrong here, but I believe the person responsible for the 9/11 attacks is still out roaming free. But I'm sure it has nothing to do with the close relationship between the Bush family and the binLaden's. Also, the Taliban is on the rise again in Afghanistan, helped I'm sure by the escape of 200-300 prisoners thought to be Taliban members. Yeah, Bush is doing a hell of a job.

I really think we will need corporate sponsorship to fund a new stadium. I have no idea who we would target as a potential investor, or how much we would charge for naming rights. Any ideas?

He was nominated for an Oscar in "Dreamgirls". Norbit sucked, but it too was nominated for an Oscar (for makeup I believe).

Just last week a director was berating the crew at work. One of the guys turned to me and said, "Tell Clarke to have a Coke and a smile and shut the f#$@ up." I'd forgotten just how funny Eddie was in his prime. A true comedic genius.

With the death of George Carlin, I'm curious what comedians make you laugh. We may need to split this up into live and dead. On the dead side, the conversation begins and ends with Bill Hicks. Carlin is up there of course, as is Lenny Bruce. I also liked Mitch Hedberg. On the live side, Chris Rock, Joe Rogan, Patton Oswald, and Doug Stanhope. I like my humor with a bite to it. I could go on and on, but would like to know who some of your favorites are. I love standup comedy and am impressed with anyone who can do it well. I certainly can't. I tried once and only once. It was enough. I leave you with this Bill Hicks opening line, "Good evening. Thank you for coming out. I'm very tired...very tired of doing comedy. I'm very tired of looking out at your vacant faces staring back at me wanting me to fill your lives with humor you couldn't possibly think of yourself. I always love it when I'm here, wherever I am, and can't wait to get back."

Yeah, I'd say he was right on. He had a bit he was working on about how popular music today is unoriginal. He needed crib notes for that bit, but other than that it seemed as though he was just riffing. I've seen enough stand up to know he had it pretty much rehearsed, but it came off well. He apologized for the crib notes, but after all he was in his seventies. Even at that age he didn't seem feeble. As I stated earlier it seemed I was his target audience. I can't repeat much of his act. Most of it had to do with thinking for yourself. Oddly enough he had a long bit on the after life, or the absence thereof. This morning NPR ran an interview with him from a few years back and asked what he'd like people to say about him after he dies. He said, "Oh, George Carlin. I just saw him yesterday." Strangely, for me, that is true. Next to Bill Hicks, and Chris Rock, he may be the biggest comedic influence on my life. George, we hardly knew ya. You will be missed.