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Discuss “Demetri Martin: A fan’s perspective”

Last Thursday at 5 p.m., senior David Rush sat squarely in front of the entrance to Wiegand Gymnasium waiting for the doors to open. The show started at 8 p.m., three hours later. Unlike Rush, not all students made it to the UC Info Desk in time for free tickets. Some scoured misc. market, while others sat contentedly outside of the gym for the entire show. What was the big deal? One name: Demetri Martin.

Martin gained renown in the comedy clubs of New York City, though he is now recognized throughout the United States. Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show features Martin in his own series called “Trendspotting.” He’s also appeared on Conan O’Brien’s show and has a stash of much-watched videos on YouTube.

Martin is famous for his lack...

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