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Justin Berkman

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About Me


I'm a fun-loving, easy-going guy who likes random adventures and putting smiles on peoples' faces. I make my living as a stand-up comedian. If you're pompous and smug, I will think you're a douchebag. I get extremely annoyed with uptight and overly self-righteous people. I consider myself a smart man who enjoys making juvenile jokes. I am intrigued by iconoclasts, deviants, and overly aggressive women. I eat at McDonald's about five times a week and I've seen too many episodes of Punky Brewster, The Cosby Show and Saved by the Bell (in most peoples' opinions). I have lofty goals, and I am pretty confident that I'm going to do big things. So, hop aboard the J-train. Choo choo! Get Your Own! | View Slideshow mspmb enableJavascript="false" allowScriptAccess="never" allownetworking="internal" src="http://widget

My Interests

comedy, television, women, history, politics, good food, sports, philanthropy, and general fun

I'd like to meet:

Everybody

Music:

funk, soul, rap, and r&b. I know very little about music, but I'm a big fan of Earth, Wind and Fire and Marvin Gaye.

Movies:

Billy Madison, American Pie, Shawshank Redemption, Coming to America, Something About Mary, Lean on Me, Forrest Gump

Television:

Jeopardy, Real World/Road Rules Challenge, sports, Entourage, The Cat House, Extreme Makeover- Home Edition (I'm a bit of a pussy)

Books:

Bringing Down the House, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Ten Things You Can't Say in America, Angela's Ashes, To Kill a Mockingbird

My Blog

Comedy is a Dangerous Game

When people comment on the courage it takes to do comedy, I smile.  I don't consider myself courageous for stepping on a stage and speaking into a microphone.  Many of the comedians I know w...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:46:00 PST

My Letter to Potential Audience Members

Dear Possible Comedy Show Attendee,   Thanks for your interest in attending one of my comedy shows.  I hope you make the wise decision and take advantage of any opportunity to watch me tell ...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:48:00 PST

A Little Bit Selfish, A Little Bit Selfless

Ever since the first time I stepped on a stage to attempt to do stand-up comedy roughly five years ago, I have spent countless hours writing jokes, telling jokes, booking gigs, hanging out at comedy c...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:38:00 PST

I Remind You of Whom?

Note: Excuse the self-absorbed nature of this blog, but it is my blog.  However, my next blog post shall possess a more meaningful message and be applicable to the world outside of myself. P...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:21:00 PST

Join the Justin Berkman Army!!!

Join the Justin Berkman Army!!!!   Consistently, I get messages from people asking me when I will be performing near them.  Some people may be asking but don't really care (how sad).  ...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Mon, 28 May 2007 12:28:00 PST

I Must Discuss Imus

I felt compelled to discuss my views on the Don Imus situation because this fiasco displays a prevailing belief in this country that as a comedian I find extremely deleterious (big word for harmful).&...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:58:00 PST

The Sports Blog

Ladies and Gentleman, This is my inaugural sports blog.  I know my sports.  Just to balance things out, my next blog will be about "The Hills". NEW SPORTS TERMINOLOGY: Having a Bad Case ...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:39:00 PST

My Dad Checks My Myspace

Yes, it's true.  For the two or three of you that have met my father, you know he is "unique".  He became aware of myspace, and while he does not have a profile, he uses it to check up on me...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:37:00 PST

My Thunder From Down Under

Recently, I made my professional stripping debut!   On Nov. 9-11, I performed stand-up comedy at Jokerz Comedy Club in Milwaukee.  It was a wonderful time- good people, cool staff, and ...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:02:00 PST

Learn More About Me:

Recently, I was interviewed by Nightlife Magazine in Phoenix to promote my show at The Penthouse Club (a strip club) on October 22nd.  Here are my answers to the interview questions:   Name:...
Posted by Justin Berkman on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 05:36:00 PST