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Exploring the Phenomenon of the Lesser Showbiz Brothernew

It's not unusual for siblings to enter similar lines of work. They share the same genes, after all. But when siblings enter a field in the public eye—be it sports, politics, or entertainment—how one compares to the other(s) becomes, well, quite public.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mike Seely  |  03-09-2009  |  Performance

Laugh Riotnew

On the road with the club warriors and alt-comics of Seattle's stand-up Olympics.
Seattle Weekly  |  Brian Miller  |  11-27-2006  |  Performance

Fear of Clothing in Las Vegasnew

Seattle's Greg Thompson, the Cecil B. DeMille of sex and schlock, knows what turns Middle America's crank.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mike Seely  |  07-19-2006  |  Performance

Paula Poundstone Has Put the Past Behind Hernew

If comedy comes from pain, then Paula Poundstone should be funnier than ever. And as she puts it, "the real joy of a sense of humor is that it gets you through things."
Seattle Weekly  |  Steve Wiecking  |  11-18-2004  |  Performance

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