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One of the most quotable comics of all time.

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Jamie Foxx, Chelsea Handler, Seth Meyers, Hasan Minhaj, Sarah Silverman and Roy Wood Jr. deliver a raucous and revealing discussion. By Lacey Rose, Editor Their specials may wade into bleaker ...

Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.

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Staff writer for The Prospect Annika Plunkett recaps comedian Roy Wood Jr.'s recent book talk at McCarter Theatre.

Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens.