THE WHEELCHAIR COMEDIAN: Between the Jail House and Free Speech

The world of comedy is a weird one that can serve up both big laughs and the occasional puzzle. As things stand, not many people would guess that a crippled comedian in a wheelchair making fun of her disability in a public park would be told she may be breaking the law or that folks helping…

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“Stage Rage” Lee Hurst: Sticking Up for His Brethren

About two years ago, famed British comedian Lee Hurst had a huge meltdown on stage for a reason any comedian would understand: he was trying to protect his “material” from being stolen by others. Except that Hurst just didn’t care how far he had to go to do so, including facing criminal charges. As it…

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