So Why Did I Become a Comedian?

HENRY

Yes, why did I become a comedian?

To entertain some balding men?

To bring a touch of levity to tragic times?

Not me!

To bring some joy to those who have none?

To cast a skeptical eye toward common knowledge?

Uh-uh!

To make you notice what you’ve always surely

noticed

never noticing you notice until I ask you:

“Have you ever noticed?”

Sure—but not only that

To convey with a smile

these deep-seated feelings of hatred and humiliation

we all seem to be sharing?