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The Week of February 17, 2012
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Corporate Clients
Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association
Thank you for your marvelous presentation at our Annual Meeting. You sent our physician members and spouses virtually rolling in the aisles. Your humorous barbs hit both major political parties with equal vigor, giving everyone in the room an opportunity to laugh regardless of political persuasion.
— Donald Waters, Executive Director
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Assoc.
ALPHA
Apple Computers
Assoc. of Defense Counsels of N. CA & NV
Assoc. of American Editorial Cartoonists
On behalf of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists, I want to thank you for coming to our convention and throwing a perfect game. You were witty, topical, perceptive, professional, creative, daring and edgy — everything my own work isn't.
— Steve Benson, President
Assoc. of American Editorial Cartoonists
Bank of America
Bend, Oregon Chamber of Commerce
Big Brothers Big Sisters
BIOCOM
Building Construction Trades Association
Burlingame Chamber of Commerce
California Alliance for Jobs
California Municipal Utilities Association
California Independent Petroleum Association
California State Universities Systems
California Federation of Teachers
California Refuse Removal Council
California Nurses Association
California Business Roundtable
California Newspaper Publishers Association
On behalf of the members of the California Newspaper Publishers Association, thank you for participating in CNPA's 112th Annual Convention ...Our installation luncheon received the highest ratings ever. Comments included: ‘Bring him back!’ ‘Bring him back, please!’‘A scream!’ ‘Top-notch!’
— Diane Donahue, Exec. Meeting Mngr.
California Newspaper Publishers Assoc.
Cartoon Art Museum
Checkpoint Software
Community Services & Volunteers Department
I want to personally thank you for speaking to the delegates and guests at the Texas AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention on Friday… I heard nothing but rave reviews from the delegates about your speech … People told me you had them laughing out of their seats, literally.
— Rosa Walker, Director
Community Services & Volunteers Dept.
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Creativity Explored
Crowell & Moring
CSMFO
CWCMA
CSUPERB
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in the 18th Annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium. The reviews we have received from the over 600 participants have been overwhelmingly positive.
— Kathleen L. McGuire, Exec. Director
CSUPERB
Data Control FBI Academy
Fremont Bank
Harrahs HIPP PAC
Hayward, CA Chamber of Commerce
Home Builders Association
I would like to personally extend my gratitude for a wonderful evening of entertainment at the annual Marketing and Merchandising Excellence Awards. With witty humor you were the perfect fit as our host. We had nothing but raves about our master of ceremonies.
— Jeanne Pearl, Events Director
Home Builders Association
IDG
International Petroleum Association
International Society of Barristers
Our members are still laughing/crying over your verbalization of what is going on in Washington and the world. We would be laughing more if your words weren’t based on the damn facts.
— Edward J. Matonich
International Society of Barristers
Internment Association of California
JP Morgan Investments
Just Harvest
LA County Federation of Labor
League of California Cities
Manna Allison
Marquette University
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
NARAL
National Kidney Foundation
National Employment Lawyers Association
Nevada State Cable Telecom Association
Nevada Press Association
New York Insurance Association
Northern California Grantmakers Association
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Operating Engineers #3
Pennsylvania Senior Action Gala
People for the American Way Foundation
Pleasanton, CA Chamber of Commerce
What a great evening! Not only did you provide some of the best comedy I have ever heard, but your professionalism allowed you to deliver it after being delayed for 45 minutes. Your patience and understanding were appreciated almost as much as your talent.
— Ben Tarver, Mayor
The City of Pleasanton
Points of Light Foundation
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Rabobanc International
Relocation Information Service
Rosemont, Illinois Mayors Dinner
The Ryness Company
Safeway Inc.
SAMCEDA
S.Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco Yacht Club
San Jose Law Foundation
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
SEIU
SEMPRA Energy
Every person who responded gave Will Durst “outstanding” marks. “Will Durst was hilarious” and “Durst rocks.” Will was very flexible in accommodating us after the San Diego fires first caused the cancellation of this event. We highly recommend Durst as a guest speaker and look forward to utilizing his talents at future events.
— Mark Haarer, Director
SEMPRA Energy
Sierra Nevada Brewery
Smith Fairfield, Inc.
We've received dozens of letters and calls from guests who said that the Presidential Primary Gala Dinner was the best Washington, D.C. event they have ever attended. You are the reason for our success.
— Jennifer K. Smith,President
Smith Fairfield, Inc.
Sprinkler Fitters Local 483
St. Helena Chamber of Commerce
Stockton Financial Center Credit Union
Thanks for providing such an awesome performance… I received many letters and compliments from members on our choice of entertainment. You.
— Michael P. Duffy, President/CEO
Stockton Financial Center Credit Union
Sun Microsystems
Syserco
Teamsters National
Texas Freedom Network
Texas Association of Broadcasting
UFCW
Vivo Ventures
Washington State Labor Council
Western Association of Chamber Executives
Never in my 21-plus years of being involved in this association have I seen a group respond so favorably to a speaker.
— Dave Kilby, President/CEO
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Western Lodging Association
Western Pension & Benefits Association
Western States Petroleum Association
Wisconsin ACLU
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Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs. And more.

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In which our intrepid correspondent…
…theorizes that there's something about Mitt.
Tone Deaf Tin Ear
…wonders if Michele Bachmann is the new Erika Kane.
The GOP Soap Opera
…reads between the lines of the President's 3rd SOTU.
True State of the Union
…steals from Sarah Palin and calls the mainstream, the lamestream.
On the Mainstream Embankment
…looks forward to the carnage that promises to be the South Carolina primary.
Southern Fried Vulture
…throws around a few words concerning the left ventricle of the Heartland.
Iowa. Oh. Iowa
…rectifies possible mistakes made by Santa later this weekend.
Will Dur$t’$ 2011 Xma$ Wi$h Li$t
…admits to being a bit tickled at the GOP realization that one of these guys is going to be their nominee.
Weasel Boy Versus Plastic Man
…is grateful he doesn’t have to personally inform the Kardashians they didn’t make the cut.
Top Ten Comedic
News Stories of 2011
…goes behind the scenes to find out what the heck is going on with the GOP game of Whack-A-Mole.
Anybody But Romney
…subliminally encourages tryptophan poisoning and four story tall balloons careening off of Manhattan lampposts
Turkey Holocaust Day 2011
…ruminates about the accusations threatening to derail the Cain Train.
Grope and Change
…walks a few miles in the shoes of our politicians down the mean streets of Washington DC.
Capital Collusion
…gets wrapped up in a logic loop like a cat in double stick tape.
I Don't Know Nothing
…wonders where battle tested stops and shell shock begins.
Wearing My Debate Fatigues
…ponders the meaning of the Republican Party’s newest flavor of the week.
The Non-Vanilla Scoop
…goes yard with this rant on the banking industry.
My Money!!
…talks about one night stands and jittery suitors.
Daters Remorse
…reports from the front lines of the class war embedded in a velvet tank.
Trickle Up Economics
…offers up a few modest proposals to help get this country back on its feet.
Tightening Our National Belts
…talks about a recent gathering of people who want to be President and $2 a gallon gas. But not in that order.
Red Meat in the GOP Ring
…pledges to make no pledge except for the very important Lemon Pledge.
GOP Pledge Drive
…throws down with a few words about the man they call Captain Haircut.
Mister Muzzle and Nuzzle
…investigates the special committee that is the bane of the Justice League.
Super Duper Congress
…reflects upon the situation in which Obama called himself the only adult in the room.
The Great Concessionaire
…tap dances around the fact that he has no idea what’s going on.
Gibberish & Manure
… once again tries to put things in perspective.
Back in the Fold
…considers the debt crisis by throwing up his arms and saying “yech.”
The Crouching Lurkers
…takes on the onerous task of defending the folks that F. Scott Fitzgerald claim are different from you and me.
Pity the Poor Rich
…throws a red, white and blue spotlight on dead solid summer.
A Frisco 4th
…talks about how we might be able to make a couple of Benjamins.
Killer Carnivorous Snails
…recounts the initial showdown between the loyal opposition who prove to be not all that loyal.
Dark Wizards Convene
…tries to take the high road by addressing this very messy situation with a folded towel over his arm.
Weinergate
…gives just a sample of the cacophony we can expect to experience over the next 17 months.
GOP Death Wish
…waxes poetic about the lovely time that can be had between the end of spring and the beginning of fall.
Memorial Day
…finds it hard to argue against the general impression that men possess porcine DNA.
Men Are Pigs
…questions whether the Marietta Mauler has what it takes to go all the way.
Run, Newt, Run!
…comments on the passing of the world champion hide and seeker.
Obama Gets Osama
…resigns himself to the fact that this silliness is far from over.
Birther Bozos Need a New Nose
…shakes his with wonderment at the addictive nature of knowing what’s right for everyone.
Volcano with the Hiccups
…delves deep into the complexities of the near government shutdown and comes up with few if any conclusions.
Gunfight at the DC Corral
…once again descends into Durst Case Scenario territory.
America. You're Fired!
…weighs in with a typically confused reaction to our latest war like behavior.
No Fly Guy
…tries to make sense out of the senseless and the heartless and the clueless.
Pitchforks and Rainbows
…chronicles the naked power grab that has resulted in a mugging in Madison.
Madness in Madtown
WSJ Hedcut
Durst Case Scenarios
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