I just heard that Mitch Hedberg passed away last night. I hope it's just a rumor.
Mitch is the second comic I ever saw live. I had seen him on Letterman once before, and after that I was a fan. In the full bio on my website I talk about a show in Boston that I'll never forget. That was a Mitch Hedberg show. We got to the club just before show time, and it was completely sold out. Huge club. That's typical for a Mitch Hedberg show. But, we had bought our tickets early, and they seated us just a couple seats back from the stage. I just remember watching people laugh so hard for so long and being in amazement. I remember looking at the guy seated across from me just doubled over in laughter all night long.
I remember being amazed by his creative ability to create the funniest visual images and situations. I had never done any stand-up before, and I will say, that single show made me a stand-up fan for life. I hope this is a rumor because if it's not, we've really lost one of the great comic minds.
Posted by ryan at March 31, 2005 09:33 AMThat definitely sucks. I remember that show. I'm not sure my gut has fully recovered yet from the laughter.
Posted by: Zach at March 31, 2005 10:57 AMMan, I was really fucking depressed when I heard the news. Mitch Hedberg's always been one of my favorite comics. By the way, I just heard some of your clips, you're hella funny. You seem like a really cool person. I wouldn't be surprised if you get big. :)
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And since I do not have a chocolate factory to give to you, if you come by my house-I might have a candy bar stuffed in an old backpack. You can have it.
Posted by: Matthew Van Horn at April 8, 2005 11:52 AM