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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments 1
- 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up 11
- 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks 28
- 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May 50
- 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Céline, Scorsese 68
- 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert 83
- 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone 104
- Notes 125
- Works Cited 139
- Index 145
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments 1
- 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up 11
- 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks 28
- 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May 50
- 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Céline, Scorsese 68
- 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert 83
- 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone 104
- Notes 125
- Works Cited 139
- Index 145