Mitch Hedberg: Saved by the buoyancy of citrus

Today is the birthday of my all-time favorite comedian. Mitch Hedberg was born on February 24th, 1968. Tragically, for him and the world, he passed on March 30th, 2005. Although he wasn't around long, his sense of silliness has had a profound effect on my worldview.

Some of his jokes are devastatingly funny. Others aren't funny at all. Oddly, it's his unfunny jokes that make me love him most. I considered naming this site "The Buoyancy of Citrus," after a line from one of his bits. I opted against it for too-many-damn-letters reasons. But it's served as a kind of mission statement none-the-less.

Happy Birthday Mitchell.

The late Mitch Hedberg ("Almost Famous", "That 70's Show", "Home Movies") dropped by the Montreal stage at the Just for Laughs festival in 1998 to do some of his trademark quick witticisms on Bigfoot, chips, yogurt and more! Watch more 90's stand-up comedy: http://bit.ly/1RLiGRT Love a good comedy podcast?