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   10/01/08

   jafabrit

   Yes, not just his comedy but he is a nice person in real life. I don't know him personally but I see him all the time around town with his family. Most locals leave him alone. He gave a free performance with some pals at the local Blues Fest a few years ago that was fabulous.
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   1. 

      10/01/08

      monkeysuit

      Thanks. I wish he was still on TV.
   2. 

      10/01/08

      jafabrit

      He is very much missed in that regard and it's a shame as his humour was socially cutting and at times just brilliant. I can understand why he left though.
   3. 

      10/01/08

      monkeysuit

      Yes me too. But at the same time it is a shame such a talent.
   4. 

      10/01/08

      jafabrit

      He is doing the comedy circuit, and just recently performed at the Muslim American Society's first annual Islamic Summerfest in Ohio
   5. 

      10/01/08

      drjay1966

      My understanding is that he left because he felt like people were laughing at his sketches for the wrong reasons--particularly when he was making fun of racial stereotypes, he got concerned that people were enjoying them a bit too much instead of getting that he was trying to show how ridiculous they were.
      
      Gotta admire a guy with that kind of thoughtfulness and integrity, whether or not you agree with his decision to bag it.
   6. 

      10/01/08

      monkeysuit

      Yes that's also what I heard. I know you have to understand the comedy and people were laughing for the wrong reasons. And to walk away from all that money to do what you thought was right, takes a lot of guts. But I still miss his show.