He would often start his set without a hello and would instead begin by saying, “So this girl’s giving me a blow job. It was also surprising because Schimmel worked blue.ĭeep blue. Schimmel was the comedian’s comedian, the guy other comics would actually pay to see, the ultimate compliment because comics never pay for anything. Schimmel was white hot, somewhat surprising for a comic who was about to turn fifty, but long overdue to those who knew him. He’d previously won the Stand-Up of the Year Award, his HBO special Unprotected was a huge hit, he was a frequent Howard Stern guest, and his Fox sitcom Schimmel had been picked up and was slated for a September start in the time slot following The Simpsons. For more information, please contact the Special Markets Department at the Perseus Books Group, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or call (800) 255–1514, or e-mail 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Any similarity to actual persons is coincidental.ĭa Capo Press books are available at special discounts for bulk purchases in the U.S.īy corporations, institutions, and other organizations. The names and identifying details of people associated with events described in this book have been changed. The authors and publisher disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this book. Note: Information in this book is general and is offered with no guarantees on the part of the authors or Da Capo Press.
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