"Looks like we've got ourselves a...reader..."
The Gotham Comedy Club at 208 W 23rd Street here in NYC is hosting a benefit tribute to mark the 14th anniversary of Bill Hicks's passing on Tuesday, February 26 starting at 8pm. Hosted by Jesse Joyce, the night will include films of Bill (with funny material pre-inserted), plus live performances by Ted Alexandro and Greg Giraldo. Also on hand will be Bill's brother, Steve, and the producers of the upcoming BBC programme about Bill—Paul Thomas and Matt Harlock—who will present a sneak preview of the first 20 minutes. Proceeds from the night will benefit the Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife Rehabilitation in Austin, Texas.
FYI, we'll be re-issuing Love All the People in the Fall...
Here's some Bill Hicks for today...
I was in Nashville, Tennesee last year. After the show I went to a Waffle House. I'm not proud of it, I was hungry. And I'm alone, I'm eating and I'm reading a book, right? Waitress walks over to me: "Hey, whatchoo readin' for?" Isn't that the weirdest fucking question you've ever heard? Not what am I readING, but what am I reading *for*? Well, godammit, ya stumped me! Why do I read? Well... hmmm... I dunno... I guess I read for a lot of reasons, and the main one is so I don't end up being a fucking waffle waitress.