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2013 Stories by P.F. Wilson

• Paul Hooper

  published May 15, 2013

  You could say that fate led Paul Hooper to be a standup comedian. "In fourth grade, I was pretty introverted," he explains. "There was this kid... More >>

• Brad Williams

  published May 8, 2013

  The first time Brad Williams was onstage telling jokes, it was not as part of an open-mic night. He had gone with friends to see comedian Carlos... More >>

• Will Durst

  published May 1, 2013

  For political satirist Will Durst, the challenge is always to find the funny in our leadership. He's had a lot to work with lately, especially in... More >>

• Ian Bagg

  published May 1, 2013

  Growing up, comedian Ian Bagg was interested in a few career paths other than comedy. Hockey was his first choice, but he abandoned that at age... More >>

• John Bush

  published April 24, 2013

  Des Moines, Iowa, may seem like a strange place for a successful standup comic to call home, but for Minneapolis native John Bush, there's no... More >>

• Tom Papa

  published April 24, 2013

  For comedian Tom Papa, standup is almost like therapy. "I was just on vacation with my family," he says from his home in New York City. "If I had... More >>

• Colin Kane

  published April 24, 2013

  Colin Kane may seem a bit harsh, especially when it comes to relationships. "There's nothing better than sex and comedy," he insists. "When I'm... More >>

• Ms. Pat

  published April 17, 2013

  "People always told me I was funny, but I didn't think I was funny; that was just my personality," explains Ms. Pat. "And I didn't like comedy."... More >>

• Bert Kreichser

  published April 9, 2013

  Bert Kreischer is a party animal. To quote Spinal Tap keyboardist Viv Savage, the comedian, once named America's Number One Party Animal by... More >>

• Matt Fulchiron

  published April 2, 2013

  "I just talk about groundbreaking things," jokes comedian Matt Fulchiron. "Things like relationships. No other comic is talking about that right... More >>

• Robert Kelly

  published April 2, 2013

  While Robert Kelly liked comedy as a kid, it was never his goal to become a standup comedian. He had more immediate concerns. "I was a juvenile... More >>

• Warren B. Hall

  published March 27, 2013

  Warren B. Hall is sometimes referred to as a "clean" comedian, but that description is inaccurate, he insists. "When I first started, everything... More >>

• Henry Phillips

  published March 20, 2013

  "Music has always been my passion," says comedian Henry Phillips. "When I was a kid, I always wanted to be in a rock band." However, Phillips had... More >>

• Joe DeRosa

  published March 20, 2013

  Joe DeRosa is a busy man. While speaking to City Pages via phone from New York City, he is getting dressed and brushing his teeth as he talks.... More >>

• Kenny Smith

  published March 13, 2013

  Kenny Smith may be the ultimate slacker. He flunked out of college, and was let go from every job he ever had. He obviously needed a vocation that... More >>

• Chris Bliss, Josh Weinstein

  published March 13, 2013

  It's one of the most interesting standup shows you'll ever see, and only comedy fans in the Twin Cities get to enjoy it. "I believe it's the 10th... More >>

• Kevin Bozeman

  published March 6, 2013

  Kevin Bozeman knew it was time to leave his day job to pursue standup comedy when he kept coming up with the same answer to his clients'... More >>

• Orny Adams

  published March 6, 2013

  Orny Adams never does the same show twice. "I have all these things that rush at me at the same time," he explains. "There are so many options up... More >>

• Jackie Kashian

  published February 27, 2013

  One of the Twin Cities' favorite comics has been getting some much deserved national attention lately. Jackie Kashian, the Milwaukee native who... More >>

• John Roy

  published February 27, 2013

  "Chicago is the best city on Earth if you take out the three months when it's a frozen wasteland," says comedian John Roy of his hometown. Now... More >>

• Tom Segura

  published February 20, 2013

  "I want to be 80," say comedian Tom Segura. "I think I'm perfect for that: staying home, wearing sweaters, being antisocial." The comedian, who... More >>

• Wil Anderson

  published February 13, 2013

  It was an ordeal involving three countries, but we finally got in touch with Australian comedian Wil Anderson as he was preparing to do a show in... More >>

• Bryan Ricci

  published February 13, 2013

  "I got a scholarship to kick field goals," says comedian Bryan Ricci when asked how he ended up going from his hometown of New York City to... More >>

• Roy Wood Jr.

  published January 30, 2013

  Fans of the TBS sitcom Sullivan and Son will recognize comedian Roy Wood Jr. The veteran comic plays Roy, a bar regular on the series.... More >>

• Emo Philips

  published January 30, 2013

  Emo Philips is arguably one of our greatest joke writers. Standup over the last few years has gravitated toward observation and storytelling,... More >>