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Stand-up comedian, born July 5, 1966, known for performing with other comics such as Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifiniakis, and Maria Bamford, among others, as well as appearing in a number of movies, TV sitcom Just Shoot Me!, and the Too Good to Last animated series Mission Hill. Currently voices Octus, a Ridiculously Human Robot in another animated series, Sym-bionic Titan.

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This comedian contains examples of:

• Berserk Button: Parodied in his bit about "Nerd Rage".
• Deadpan Snarker
• Heterosexual Life Partners: With Patton Oswalt.
• One of Us: He's not only a nerd, he's a metalhead too.
• Poke the Poodle: His bit about "Yelling Stuff".
• Self-Deprecation: A staple in his stand-up act
  "There are certain activities that are just out of the question when you look like me. Like night-shoveling."
• The Stoner

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