A Productive Day

This morning I was busy at my computer. It was important that I should be editing stand-up material in preparation for another gig next week. I did get a little done, but before long as usual I was skiving... playing Lenny Bruce mp3s, and looking for Lenny Bruce websites and stuff on the internet.

And success!... I found this wonderful website called Comedy College, where you can listen to 30 minute profiles of a variety of American comedians. So that's what I did!

Today I've been listening to the programmes about Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, and Steve Martin. I've really enjoyed them, especially as they include lots of clips that I haven't heard before.

I suspect this website will be regular haunt for me until I've plundered the comedic riches within. I've already put a link on this page. There's going to be so much to explore and enjoy.

Comedians whose work I know a bit about, like Jack Benny, Robert Klein, and Bob Newhart.

Some whose names and reputations I've heard, but whose work is unknown to me, like Tom Lehrer, Shelley Berman, and The Smothers Brothers.

And people who are completely new to me, with exotic names like Minnie Pearl, Stiller & Meara, and Totie Fields.

Well, I've got to do something when I'm avoiding getting on with my writing.