Mitch Hedberg

Stand up I always think is best when the comedian takes something you see or do everyday and then completely flips it and makes you see it differently.

Noone was as good at that as Mitch Hedberg.

"I haven't slept for ten days, because that would be too long." "Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus or just a really cool opotamous?"

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it."

"I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too."

"My roommate said to me, 'I'm gonna go shave and use the shower; does anyone need to use the bathroom?' It's like some weird ass quiz where he reveals the answer first." 

He died in 2005, aged 37, of an overdose and I will certainly miss him.

Stand up is my favourtie art form and possibly the only one that gives complete freedom of speech with no censorship.

While Mitch Hedberg was not the most controversial or anything he was one of the funniest. His delivery is so bizarre and I would recommend everyone to buy his cds as they are some of the best stand up performances around.

RIP

Enjoy