He doesn’t mean it.Ĭooney has Tourette’s syndrome, which causes tics, twitches, and-in some people-a symptom called coprolalia, which the Tourette Association of America characterizes as “the involuntary outburst of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.” Living with the disorder is tiring, because of both the tics themselves and the effort of trying to repress them. Halfway through our conversation, Glen Cooney calls me a four-letter word often cited as the most offensive in the English language.
Central Ave., Oak Lawn, 70) presents longtime Chicago comedian and ace Harry Caray impersonator Ken Sevara, who has appeared on countless comedy shows and hosted TV shows of his own on cable.About the author: Helen Lewis is a London-based staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights. Through Sunday, Barrel of Laughs (10345 S. The comic is legendary for his sexually explicit material his show is for mature audiences only. Kirkland, the headliner performing this Valentine's Day weekend at All Jokes Aside, 1000 S.
Current sets are scheduled to run through Sunday all new acts begin on Wednesday unless otherwise noted. "It's either that," he explains, "or, `Paper or plastic?' "
Floppy on the WB's "Unhappily Ever After," and he'll reprise his vocal work as Pain, the hench-demon to James Woods' Hades, in an animated series spinoff of the Disney movie "Hercules."Įven though he thinks "it's kind of scary" that he's been at it for so long, Goldthwait plans to stick with comedy for the foreseeable future. Goldthwait has made it through 20 years as a comedian, a calling that has taken him to movies (the "Police Academy" series, "Shakes the Clown") and television (he's the voice of the stuffed rabbit Mr. I've wanted to (perform) since I was 13 years old." He selected comedy because "the only other skill I have is `Paper or plastic, ma'am?' It was something I wanted to do. It's the latest turn in a career that started when Goldthwait was 15 years old. Goldthwait admits the concept has elements of a game show, "but it's really more like `You Bet Your Life,' where it's me reacting with the audience. The show, tentatively titled "Bobcat's Big Ass Show," has a variety-game show atmosphere that Goldthwait's manager described thus: "If Dean Martin had hosted a game show, it would've looked something like this." The show is one of several original programs the network is thinking about developing. His latest project is a pilot he shot for the FX cable network. But the man has been so busy lately, it's hard for him to find the time to come up with any more Bill jokes. Consider that fair warning if you check him out Saturday at Zanies' location in Vernon Hills (230 Hawthorn Village Commons call 84). Goldthwait admits he does a little Clinton material when he works around the country. "It's kind of silly when something comes up like that that everyone's talking about." "I wish Clinton hadn't gotten in trouble, because it's going to be too cliche to talk about him," says Goldthwait, 35. It's the hot topic on the comedy club stage, which, believe it or not, doesn't please Goldthwait as much as you might think. Of course, what's going on now is President Clinton's alleged dalliance with a White House intern. "There's always some of that (social and political issues) in my standup, but I just usually talk about what's going on," he adds. Goldthwait explains that that aspect of his act remains the same because it's a reflection of "how I feel." One thing about the comic that hasn't changed is his material, which often touches on social commentary and politics - gags you might not expect from someone who has such a manic reputation.