The Day the Laughter Died

Mitch Hedberg

(February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005)

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Mitch Hedberg

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Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 30, 2005) was an Americanstand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and unconventional comedic delivery. His comedy typically featured short, sometimes one-line jokes, mixed with absurd elements and non sequiturs.

Hedberg's comedy and on-stage persona gained him a cult following, with audience members sometimes shouting out the punchlines to his jokes before he could finish them.

Mitch Hedberg
Hedberg during his Comedy Central Presents special in 1999
Birth name	Mitchell Lee Hedberg
Born	February 24, 1968 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	March 30, 2005 (aged 37) Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, film
Nationality	American
Years active	1989–2005
Genres	Observational comedy, surreal humor,word play
Subject(s)	Recreational drug use, everyday life,American culture, self-deprecation,drinking culture
Influences	George Carlin, Emo Philips, Jackie Vernon, Steven Wright, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Hicks, Cheech and Chong, Bobcat Goldthwait
Influenced	Dale Amler, Jon Lajoie, Ryan Maglunob, Mike Birbiglia, Demetri Martin
Spouse	Lynn Shawcroft (1999–2005) (his death)
Notable works and roles	Strategic Grill Locations Mitch All Together Do You Believe in Gosh?
Website	www.mitchhedberg.net

Above Article Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Hedberg

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Seven years ago today, 

Mitch Hedberg passed away.

Although I'd never heard of him 

until over a year after he died, 
he's one of my favorite comedians. 

Please Note:
He used a lot of profanity in his live shows, 
so your best bet for hilarious clean comedy 
is to catch his TV performances.

As funny and inspiring as he was,

I fear we lost him before he reached his prime.

Life is too short to bicker. 

Better to snort* and snicker.

Blessings & Joy,

Dean Burkey

* Meaning to laugh, not to inhale anything illegal or hallucinogenic.


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