Richard Jeni
Richard Jeni
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Richard Jay Potash was an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who used the stage name Richard Jeni.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: July 29, 1957, in New York City, New York
Died: March 10, 2007, in Los Angeles, California
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American comedian, actor, writer, producer
Early Life and Background
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Richard Jeni was born on July 29, 1957, in New York City to a Jewish family. His early life was marked by frequent moves due to his parents' divorce when he was six years old. He eventually settled with his mother in Brooklyn, where he developed an interest in comedy.
Major Accomplishments
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Jeni's breakthrough came in 1989 with the HBO special "Richard Jeni: A Stranger in a Strange Land," which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Recording. His unique blend of satire and self-deprecation resonated with audiences, leading to numerous stand-up specials, TV appearances, and film roles.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Richard Jeni include:
"Richard Jeni: A Twist in the Tail" (1992): a comedy special that tackled topics like marriage and parenthood.
"Good Night, Stand-up" (1998): an HBO special that showcased his storytelling abilities.
* "The Couch Potato" (2005): a one-man show that explored themes of aging and identity.
Impact and Legacy
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Jeni's influence on comedy can be seen in the work of subsequent comedians, such as Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan. His irreverent style and ability to tackle sensitive topics paved the way for future generations of stand-up comedians.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Richard Jeni's impact on comedy is undeniable. His unique voice and perspective continue to inspire new audiences, making him a beloved figure in the world of comedy.
Quotes by Richard Jeni
Nobody is really qualified to be the president. Basically it’s an acting job. You have to act like you’re the president. And every four years the country holds a big casting call.
Brooklyn is the only place where a guy can open up a candy store sell no candy and gross over eight million dollars a year.
A bunch of money-grubbin’, greenhouse-gasing, seal-clubbing, oil-drilling, Bible-thumping, missile-firing, right-to-life-ing, lethal-injecting hypocrites. People whose idea of a good time is strapping a dead panda to a Lincoln Navigator and running over everybody in the gay parade.
Lobsters one of the only animals that have to put up with being alive in the restaurant. If you go to a steakhouse, folks – no cow tank.
Imagine my surprise when it turned out the main thing that I was qualified for was to get another degree and teach Political Science to other people, who would, in turn, teach it to other people! This wasn’t higher education, this was Amway with a football team!
I was brought up Catholic. My mom brought us to mass every Sunday – short for ‘massive head trauma’ that you get from your mother punching you in your little nine-year-old head every minute because you can’t sit still for anything that’s boring.
Today, I bought a pastrami sandwich: $13.75. Walked back out in the street – genuine Rolex watch: six bucks.
In any relationship there are certain doors that should never be opened. The bathroom door, for example.