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James P. Connolly

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STAND UP COMEDIAN - JAMES P. CONNOLLY www.jamespconnolly.tv
Playfully self-delusional, wildly entertaining, and possessing a booming voice dripping with insincerity, James P. Connolly has been described by industry professionals as a cross between a "young Steve Martin and Stephen Colbert". Unique in both performance and material, Connolly makes an unforgettable impact wherever he shows up.

Host of “Live from Here with James P. Connolly” on XM Channel 154 National Lampoon Comedy Radio, James has been a Finalist in every major comedy competition and festival entered, including Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots”, the Boston Comedy Festival and the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Called “an extraordinary talent”, and “as funny, quick and fresh as any comedian around today” by entertainment bookers, you’ll recognize him from many appearances on Comedy Central, HBO, host of VH1’s “Movie Obsessions”, a Grand Comedy Champion on Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star”, SiTV, UPN, numerous National Commercials, voice over, multimedia, as well as weekly airplay on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Comedy Channels.

A Harvard University graduate, former Marine Corps Infantry Officer, mobile disc jockey/Karaoke host and Universal Studios tour guide, James P. Connolly has amassed a colorful background that allows him toconnect with audiences of any age. He recently appeared in the award winning Fox Searchlight Films, "The Act", and his work has even taken him to the Cannes Film Festival where the Hollywood Reporterdescribed his performances as "interactive perfection."

A headliner in top nightclubs and casinos across the country from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and an accomplished corporate entertainer, James has also made multiple visits to entertain the troops serving inIraq and Afghanistan.

His brand new CD "The Master Plan" debuted to rave reviews on XM Radio's Comedy Concert Series and has been called "captivating" and "laced with intelligent humor, edgy opinions" and "leavesthem (the crowd) hanging on his every word!"
Visit www.jamespconnolly.tv

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My Blog

Bruised, Breathless & Broke: 20 Days in Europe

I was determined not to be the "Ugly American" on this trip. Like most US travelers I relied heavily on the international language of pantomime, slapstick, and the kind of grotesque exaggeration you e...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:28:00 PST

Scent on the wings of devils

I can't think of anything more repulsive than to be engulfed by someone else's smell against my will. The greatest culprits are people who spastically splash on cologne like a fish on land gasping for...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:03:00 PST

I put the ME in Temecula

At least I will be September 19 -23 at the IMPROV inside the Pechanga Casino in Temecula, CA.Temecula is actually an Indian word that means "the place where the sun breaks through and shines on the wh...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:34:00 PST

Elvis: How to stay dead despite the efforts of others

This month marks the 30th Anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Of course, when I say "death" I am referring to his "continued death" as opposed to the "permanent death" the rest of us will exper...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:17:00 PST

A Candidate for President

I am so tired of hearing Presidential hopefuls court voters by promising them everything, that I decided if I have to listen to another political suck-up preach to the masses&it might as well be me. ...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

The American Driver: A Tribute

The American Driver: A TributeAs we start the beginning of driving season, I would like to salute our countries beloved motorists. Because despite all the statistics and proof to the contrary... we re...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Cause of Death: Purel

Cause of Death: PurelDid you know there are Purel dispensers outside American port o' potties in Iraq? We are the most powerful military on the planet and the concern is death by poopy bacteria. I saw...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Of things Sanjaya...

San-ja-ya ('san-jä'y?) n. 1. One who survives despite insurmountable odds. Ex: The bus flipped off the freeway and miraculously there were 37 Sanjayas.American Idol owes Season 6 to Sanjaya Malakar. ...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

James P. the DVD....needs YOU!

Dear People of the Digital Comedy Universe&.You have asked. I have listened. Unlike the other requests you have made which have bordered on the perverse (although fun), this one I will do.Because some...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

2007 Predictions...

In the wake of Mexico's self proclaimed "Grand Warlock" making dozens of predictions for 2007 based on the readings of Mayan Tarot cards, here are my Predictions for the New Year:1  I predict that som...
Posted by James P. Connolly on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST