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Edward

An Alternative Adult

About Me

I find this the hardest part of filling out profile forms. I suppose I'm a guy who has always wanted and tried to live life on my own terms. But, if I really wanted to that, why did I get married?We comedians are a strange breed. At some point in our lives we experienced the incredible thrill and power that comes from making people laugh and spend many of our waking hours trying to figure out how to do it again. I've found the desire never goes away. I enjoy living on the beginning of the edge–sort of a Walter Mondale existence. I was professional drummer in my twenties, comedy team partner and cable television show producer in my 30s, college student for my 40s as well as a social worker, and back to the stage, in the form of a solo, stand up act in my 50s. At this rate, I'll finally decided on career two-minutes before I pass away. Doesn't matter though, it's been quite a ride.I like the comedy I listen to as well as write to be smart, mischievous, kind of edgy, and laced with sarcasm directed at authority, whether it resides in government, social institutions, or the consumption police that drive our economy. I am a baby-boomer, and not afraid to say so, in my act or in civilian life. I know that boomers are held in contempt by many of you younger folks, but in time, you will be held in contempt by the generation that follows you.

My Interests

Comedy, Mac computers(I'm a technical wiz),drums, guitar, singing, reading non-fiction, doing a few "manly" chores around my house, dogs, cats; I especially love dogs, cooking, and completing unsolved quantum physics equations. Just kidding about the last one.

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to me me someday....whoever that is. I'm not particularly interested in meeting famous comics or movie stars. I've met enough of them in my life and haven't found them that interesting. Most are very insecure and weird. Unfortunately, the people I'd like to meet are dead: Jesus, Thomas Jefferson, Ralph Kramden....all dead. I reserve the option to change my mind though. Well, there is one person I'd like to meet....you. Feel free to drop me a line.

Music:

I like most forms of music. Gangsta rap would not be one of them. What obnoxious, foul-mouthed crap. Love latin, jazz, blues, R&B, Beatles, some classical.

Movies:

The original Inlaws with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin, Dances with Wolves, Wyatt Earp, Stripes...oh, there's just too many to list and besides there are new movies all of the time. No more Tom Cruise movies though. He's an asshole.

Television:

Real Time with Bill Mahar, Daily Show, CNN, Keith Oberman's show, The American Experience on PBS, Nova, that science show on PBS hosted by Alan Alda, HBO series and specials. I rarely watch major network shows, and can't stand so-called reality shows, and yes, I think American Idol sucks too.

Books:

Checkbook,non-fiction titles covering contemporary issues or biographies of historical figures. Latest read is "1776." Misquoting Jesus, When Bad Things Happen to Good People. Also read many magazines. I love the ability to go deeper into subjects than television will allow.

Heroes:

Thomas Jefferson, Jimmy Carter, Lee Wulf(You might know him. He invented fly-fishing and about a dozen other things). There are many others that I admire but don't rise to a hero status to me.

My Blog

Who is This Actor?

The dumbing down of American society continues. Is anybody actually fooled by these moronic banner ads on My Space asking "Who is This Actor?" They try to make you feel so smart, sharp, and observant ...
Posted by Edward on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:55:00 PST

I Have a Dream

I have a dream. I have dream that the George McGovern debacle of 1972 is about to happen again. I may just be a cranky, aging, cynic but that is what I fear is on the horizon.The hopeful feelings abou...
Posted by Edward on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:14:00 PST

Obama versus Hillary Debate

It's easy to be drawn to Barack Obama, especially because he's a barack man,...I mean black man. He's an inspirational speaker, and looks so contemporary, so, so mocha. He's well-spoken, and as Joe Bi...
Posted by Edward on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:27:00 PST

Woman dancing in the insufferable "Go back to School Ad"

Who the hell is the annoying chick dancing in that ad in the sliver jump suit? Is she supposed to be eye candy? Oh Please! First of all, she dances like every secretary at the company Christmas party ...
Posted by Edward on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:53:00 PST

Hosting Blows

As a follow to an earlier blog that no one read I must say that hosting BLOWS! I've hosted my own Midlife Meltdown Comedy Tour show and another at the Village Ma and I don't like the job. I guess my m...
Posted by Edward on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:13:00 PST

My current mood

I just to had tell the world how "bouncy" I feel today. If you doubt me then check the mood line on my home page. There aren't many places in the world where a man my age can cop to feeling bouncy, bu...
Posted by Edward on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:52:00 PST

Free Market Capitalism a Solution for What Ails Us?

Memo to myself: Free markets will not solve all of the problems of society.I read an opinion piece criticizing government involvement in developing goals for alternative energy plans. It was written b...
Posted by Edward on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:25:00 PST

Thoughts about my blog

Why is it only illiterate hookers subscribe to my blog? From the moment I signed up I've been deluged with "Friend Requests" from web cam hookers looking for business. They're usually half my age and ...
Posted by Edward on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:31:00 PST

Narcissism Hits Big Time Presidential Debates

First, who am I to call other people narcissists? Here I am writting to people I don't even know from a webpage with my picture on it. I said I wouldn't but did watch the bizarre event called, The You...
Posted by Edward on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:17:00 PST

I'm blogging again!

I knew someday I would return. Looks like somebody actually reads blogs because it says on my page that I received 92 views. Not one fucking response but I did get views. That's why blogging blows I g...
Posted by Edward on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:03:00 PST