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Chicago Tribune Christopher Borrelli column

Borrelli, Christopher

2012

Overview

[...]even his father, Stephen Condren, a visual artist, while not relishing his son's choice of material, is more philosophical than uneasy: \"I told him that I didn't think it was wise because one day he might look back and wish that he'd rethought things. Being a stand-up in 2012 means seeming relatable, approachable, having a Twitter account, a Facebook profile, YouTube videos; it means recording introspective podcasts so immediate a listener feels as if the comedian is playing to an audience of one.

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