COMICS ON COMICS: Natasha Leggero on Neil Hamburger
A regular series in which we ask notable comics
who’s making them laugh.
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Neil Hamburger writes such cutting jokes. I’m a fan of characters and I like things that are a little beyond reality. I like a little razzle-dazzle. Have you ever seen him? He’s this guy named Gregg Turkington, who’s this cool hipster guy who plays this old vaudeville kind of salty, greasy [guy] -- he wears a suit and tells these one-liners, as people usually boo or are confused. He has a show at Spaceland once a month. And he was just on tour with Tim and Eric.
He’s done this thing which is very postmodern, which is being this vaudeville comedian who talks about Lindsay Lohan and Michael Jackson. I love hard punch lines and I like anything that has a strong point of view. And [he makes] really astute observations.
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As told to Deborah Vankin
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Comedy nights
Natasha Leggero performs Dec. 18 at the Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $18. Info: (323) 651-2583.
Neil Hamburger performs the last Sunday of every month at Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. His next appearance will be Jan. 30, 9 p.m. $8. Info: (323) 661-4380.
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