Tag Archives: comedian

His Smile Hid a Lifetime of Sadness

Posted on November 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Candy: I Like Me (2025) When your father dies of a sudden heart attack (at age 35) on your 5th birthday, and everyone celebrates it as if nothing has happened, the burden that you would carry for the rest … Continue reading →

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Humour Reveals the Human in Each of Us

Posted on October 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Humour and Humanity There seems to be a dearth of fun in life, these days. And even when comedians try to poke fun at politicians, those politicians try to stifle the jokes. Someone (I wonder who?) at the top of … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Going to Live Forever

Posted on March 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Men’s Health The British are more open about masculine intimate details than Americans or Canadians. I’m not sure why, but I suspect it has to do with their actors being more in touch with their feminine side. Take an episode … Continue reading →

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What We Saw was What We Got

Posted on June 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) I was a fan, ever since he first appeared on American television as the Hippy-Dippy Weatherman. My only claim to fame as his fan was passing him once while walking through … Continue reading →

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