Mitch Hedberg: A Comic's Comic

Last night Ambular and I attended the Mitch Hedberg Tribute at the Orpheum Theater. Great show, tons of good comics. We owe a sincere thank you to Sarah for getting us complementary tickets, and to Glen for his willingness to be the third wheel. We both had a really good time. It is completely refreshing to laugh so hard your belly hurts. It’s good for the soul.

Unfortunately, I knew very little about Mr. Hedberg before last night. I only had a vague idea of who he was, and was unfamiliar with his body of work. Therefore, I went into the event with a clean slate, unencumbered with bias, sentimentality, or preconceived notions. My eyes were wide open.

It became abundantly clear very early on that Mitch had left a large footprint in the hearts and minds of standup comedians everywhere. Some of the biggest names in the business turned-out to pay their respects. Most of the comics told stories about how Mitch influenced their own careers, and some got choked-up while they shared their personal tales. Many touching moments were mixed-in with the laughter.

We should all hope that our passing inspires such an outpouring of admiration.