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Thursday, May 23, 2013 • VOL. LXi NO . 21
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Comedy for People Who read or Know Someone Who Does Acknowledged by peers and press alike as one of the premier political satirists in the country, Will Durst has patched together a comedy quilt of a career, weaving together columns, books, radio and television commentaries, acting, voice overs and most especially, stand up comedy, into a hilarious patchwork of outraged and outrageous common sense. His abiding motto is “You can’t make stuff up like this." The New York Times calls him "possibly the best political comic in the country." Fox News agrees "he's a great political satirist," while the Oregonian hails him as a “hilarious stand-up journalist.” This former radio talk host, oyster shucker, and margarine smuggler currently writes a nationally syndicated humor column, and his scribblings have appeared in Esquire, George, the San Francisco Chronicle, National Lampoon, The New York Times and scads of other periodicals.
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The All-American Sport of BiPartisan Bashing
The All-American Sport
of Bipartisan Bashing
“Side-splittingly funny! Durst is a brilliant racounteur and an astute political philosopher. There is some Will Rogers there, Lewis Black’s uninhibited rage, Mort Sahl’s electric speed chatter and Lenny Bruce’s wisdom mixed with cynicism. But he is an original for today. Treat yourself to Will Durst: The All American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing!”

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BoomerAging:
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BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
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BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
The Marsh
1062 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Tickets: 415.826.5750
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BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
The Marsh
1062 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Tickets: 415.826.5750
July 9
BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
The Marsh
1062 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Tickets: 415.826.5750
July 11-14
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BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
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July 23
BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
The Marsh
1062 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Tickets: 415.826.5750
July 30
BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
The Marsh
1062 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Tickets: 415.826.5750


* Private Gig

Title of this Week's Durst Case Scenario Up until about an hour ago, most Americans thought Benghazi was the guy who palled around with John Cassavetes back in the 60s, but now it's obvious we're talking about the foreign policy arm of a multi-ramped tar pit in which the president has found himself swimming up to his armpits. Yes, friends, it's pity time at the White House.
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After flogging the issue nonstop since September 11, the Fox News team's persistence finally pushed the story of the Libyan Embassy riot that resulted in the death of four Americans over the cliff into the public consciousness. Space available only because both Survivor and Duck Dynasty are on hiatus.
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The hue and cry from the right is demanding many questions be answered. Was the protest planned or spontaneous? Did the group that initiated the attack have any affiliation with Arab terrorists? Who altered the talking points; the CIA or the State Department? Where were the drones? Queens? Wasps? Chigger mites? How many angels can dance on the head of a bent and broken Romney/Ryan pin? What would Cheney do?
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Having taken all this in, the American people responded with what can only be characterized as even more penetrating questions such as: "Who cares? What difference does it make? Aren't we stuffed to the gills with enough partisan gobbledy goop already? Does anyone really give an albino rat's ass? Isn't there a seafood buffet around here somewhere?"
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The revelations have been as startling as mint jelly on lamb. Tragic violent events occurring in the Middle East? Oh no! Not that. Perpetual infighting amongst government agencies? That couldn't happen here, could it? Republicans accusing a Democratic administration of not being patriotic enough? What are the odds?
BoomerAging:
From LSD to OMG
20th Anniversary !After last year's celebrated “Elect to Laugh,” Will returns to the Marsh in San Francisco with a tribute to the history, growth, joys, achievements and the looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation in today’s youth-obsessed society. Durst explores the Boomers’ revolutions, evolutions and self-inflicted contusions while detailing how to lose the fear of aging and embrace the wrinkles.
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It’s a celebration of the maturation of the Boomer Nation. Every Tuesday at the Marsh San Francisco premiering May 7, 2013.
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Special Note: Due to the graphic nature and startlingly archaic technology used during the performance, The Producers have determined that no child under the age of 40 will be admitted unless accompanied by an adult guardian.
Or if they bring a note.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience.
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