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Greg Giraldo dies

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by oomp, Sep 29, 2010.

  1. Yonkers

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    Man, that really sucks. I'm a big fan of stand up and he was one of my favorites.
    RIP :( :( :(
     
  2. Dr of Dunk

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    If you believe Wikipedia :

    From early on, he excelled academically and was selected to attend Camp Rising Sun, the Louis August Jonas Foundation's international summer scholarship program. Giraldo attended Columbia University.

    Before becoming a comedian, Giraldo worked as a lawyer, having graduated from Harvard Law School. Giraldo spent less than a year as an associate for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom before deciding to change his occupation. Despite his prior career, Giraldo rejected that persona and very rarely discussed his days as a lawyer.
     
  3. rhino17

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    I never found the guy even remotely funny, but this is a sad story

    rip
     
  4. Rockets1616

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    damn. Easy on those pills people. If you need a drug that you can do unlimited of....buy an ounce of weed and start smokin....
     
  5. Yonkers

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    To each his own but he had the respect of his fellow comedians and was one of the greatest talents out there
     
  6. Dairy Ashford

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    Wow, from the whole "Tough Crowd" crew, he seemed like one of the more well-adjusted; but so did Richard Jeni, for god sakes.

    In other news, Dane Cook is alive, happy and rich.
     
  7. Jontro

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    Did not see this one coming. It's as surprising as Heath Ledger's death. They seem way too young to go.

    I used to steal some of his jokes and retell it to my friends.

    rip
     
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  9. TexasFight

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    i knew he went to Harvard law school... which is very impressive in and of itself... but he was an associate at Skadden Arps?!?!?!?! That is freaking outstanding! I can only imagine what his parents thought when he ditched that opportunity for comedy!
     
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    so lame...R.I.P.
     
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    haha. touche. man, you are all "count of monte cristo" and **** in your patient revenge tactics.
     
  12. finalsbound

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    jeez, that is SO sad. he's the only reason i loved those roasts. his stand-up was so freaking sharp.
     
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  14. Malcolm

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    RIP Greg you were one of my favorites from the first time I saw him on Tough Talk with Colin Quinn



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  16. J-Mac

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    This sucks. Dude was the best part about the roasts. :(
     
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    Wow.. the things I would do to work for Skadden Arps, and this guy rejected it to pursue his passion. That is incredibly courageous.
     
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    You have not watched Greg Giraldo. Guy would be the first clowning on his OD. I think the comics are showing respect.
     
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    man, I had to google this guy, as I was not familiar with any of his work with Last Comic Standing or any of the roasts... his name just wasn't a household name of common comedians in my circle.

    I wish I knew more about him before he died...
     

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