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What Festival shows are local comics looking forward to?

[The List] That’s easy: Chris Rock, Eddie Izzard …

“Blue Collar: The Next Generation, because I love really shitty stand-up. Barring that, Eddie Izzard, because he’s so unique and intelligent. Unlike many ‘character’ comics, his cross-dressing is not some wacky selling point and is secondary to his material. He can go through 300 years of history in five minutes and tie it all together effortlessly and hilariously. He’s a captivating storyteller.” Nathan Lund

“I would have to see Chris Rock, because he is a personal inspiration, and I always wanted to see him perform. I also have been curious as to what a live Seinfeld performance would be like.” Penny Tha Prince

“I’d like to see the Def Comedy Jam Show, because I’d love the chance to perform on the show. I’d really love to see Chris Rock. In my opinion he and Chappelle are the premier comedians at this time.” Diaz “The Golden Child” Mackie

“I’m not really excited to see any of them. It’s not to say everyone sucks. They don’t. After last year’s assortment of comics I feel it’s a little lacking. Eddie Izzard is probably the sleeper pick of the festival, though.” Bryan Bruner

“I’d love to see Chris Rock. He’s one of the few comics, along with Lewis Black and Bill Maher, that are actually saying something in their acts. I’m so tired of the ‘racially themed’ shows. Chris Rock is just plain funny. Not because he’s black or Latino or Asian, but because he’s smart, clever, well-written and funny.” Don Barnhart

“Def Comedy Jam. Las Vegas doesn’t get enough urban entertainment. It’ll be good to have a bit more variety.” D’Lai

“I would like to see Chris Rock. If you haven’t seen him yet, you need to. I saw him the last time he was in town during his Never Scared tour. He was a juggernaut that night, and everything that came out of his mouth murdered. He’s a legend.” Brandon Hahn

“I really am looking forward to seeing Wanda Sykes, that girl is sooooooooooo crazy. Sometimes she makes me LOL!!!!” Brandt Tobler

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