I just heard that one of my comedic idols – Jackie Mason – has passed on from this life to work the next crowd.

When I was very young I saw “The Jerk” with Steve Martin; Jackie Mason played a snarky gas station owner “Harry Hartounian” (later in life I’d pay homage to that schtick with a similar pen name… later later!!!(waves/flutters hand)). His attitude, his tone, his timing – to a 6 year old it was completely unique. It was unique to the entire world – who knew? (Shoulder shrug)