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Marc Maron
Marc Maron is a stand up comic, actor, and writer who has appeared in
countless clubs, in film, on various TV shows, and off-Broadway and is
the author of Broadway Books' "The Jerusalem Syndrome" (based
on his one-man show). While a stand-up comic by trade, his performance
style is anything but the typical set-up-punchline formula. Maron engages
his audience as a storyteller with an intelligence that digs deep into
subjects, illuminating common truths that usually go unseen. There is a
thought provoking excitement watching Maron take the risks of uncharted
territory and riffing on subjects ranging from corporate domination of
the planet to why the cooking channel is the only pure television. He always
manages to ride that fine lineEngaging his audience as a storyteller, Marc
is known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations,
and neurotic insights into human nature.
Born in New Jersey and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Marc started his comedy
career in the late 1980s in Hollywood, California, as a doorman at the
famed stand up venue The Comedy Store. He has since lived in Boston, San
Francisco, and New York City, where he co-founded possibly the first alternative
comedy series, "Eating It", with friend and comedy star Janeane
Garafalo at the Luna Lounge Club. Marc has appeared on just about every
TV show that will allow comics, from The Late Show with David Letterman
to Bill Maher's fomer show Politically Incorrect to Late Night with Conan
O'Brien, where he is a special favorite. Marc lived in NYC until December
2005, moved back to LA and his wife Mishna Wolff. Currently Marc is developing
a radio show in LA, together with comedian Jim Earl and producer Brendan
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 Sultans 22 (3/26/2008) "The show was fantastic. Everyone I talked to after the show loved it and could not stop talking about it. The only thing I would recommend is next time, for people who cannot take jokes on religion or their own countries, should be aware that this is what happens during the show...Great show...two thumbs up!!" —Rana Fakhoury Sultans 21 (1/30/2008) "Thank you. It was a great show...Mike and Peter were very funny. We had a good time, especially two of my friends who were new to stand-up comedy. Keep up the good work." —Zari Shayegh "My wife and I had a good time and we'd like to go again." —Victor Kozaski "Thank you—we all had a wonderful time. Please don't forget to let us know about the next Sultans show!" —Mike Fatorechi "It was a great evening! Enjoyed the comedians, who were quite good. I believe that comedy is a wonderful way to cross barriers (making fun of ourselves) and it creates tolerance. Keep up the good work!" —Sharon Malca "Each one had their high moments, but we liked Peter the Persian the most, then the Jordanian Catholic guy. Apologies if the rest is not that enthusiastic. Rochelle and I used to go to various comedy clubs, but two things stopped us. We saw Robin Williams, and he was so much better than the others, that they became hard to watch. Plus, the jokes about sex, drugs, and LA got tiresome. Some of that still appears to be the case, and the vulgarity no longer seems very cutting edge or even funny to us. Maybe we are just too old for it since the crowed seemed to like it, but for us it must be 45 years since Lenny Bruce did this kind of humor and the world has moved on. "Personally, I would love to see some humor, of which there was some last night, which skewers the rich and powerful. If Groucho could do it in his movies and Raymond Chandler could do it in his detective mysteries, then I am sure good comedians can figure out how to do more of it the current period. Plus Mort Sahl (sp?) can do it with today's newspaper." —Dick Platkin "It was much better than I expected. Bravo! The comedians were good. The atmosphere was nice and friendly. Your intro was brief, funny, informative and to the point. I will certainly spread the news (I already have). Keep up the good work." — Jahan Ardalan "My friends and I really enjoyed it – everyone had a positive experience I think. We definitely liked Peter the Persian the best (as did most people there I’m guessing), and we also all felt bad that Shereen wasn’t given more time. The only thing we were unhappy about was that we were not told in advance about the two item minimum. I don’t think it would have changed anyone’s decision to come, but we felt taken by surprise by it. But overall it was a wonderful event and we were glad to come." — Ahilan Arulanantham "I was slightly disappointed by the show. There was an overload of *#@&)$(*&%)*! language, too much on sex. I needed more jokes or fun about politics, cultural differences, peace and so on. That a what makes us different from Americans and that a what I am attracted to. The last show I saw, in Irvine, was more about the culture etc..." Sabine Gemayel Sultans 17 "I absolutely loved it. I originally thought to myself, well, I know some of these people and they're super talented, but Middle Eastern stand-up? Could be redundant, which it wasn't AT ALL. Every single comic had a distinct routine. You have great info on your site...I'm wondering how you think the tide of Middle Eastern humor is headed in our post 9/11 society? What I really want to know is...do the comics ever have heated political debates amongst themselves? Comics are always the most opinionated people and rightly so. Any funny anecdotes would be great as well." — Vida Ghaffari "Overall, the show was a lot of fun. It was different than any other comedy show I know. Even though I'm not immediately of Middle Eastern descent, I felt at home. The audience felt mixed, but the same—so in that respect, I guess the show was a success! I generally like going to shows with a number of comedians, so that if one isn't terrific, you know it's not forever. It works well obviously with the theme. Max Amini stood out for me as being the act where I laughed the most. He was energetic and put his whole face and body into it...I did enjoy Elham since I don't get out to see many comediennes, and I'm always up for girl power. I liked Peter and appreciated his gig. I like when people study something (like accents/languages) and use it in their act." — Sapphira
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