Altered States
Friday, March 21, 2008
By Jacob Bernstein
Being a professional comedian may be hazardous to your health.
John Belushi and Chris Farley died at 33, Richard Pryor at 65. And that’s to say nothing of the comedians who have merely suffered breakdowns (Dave Chappelle), endured nearly fatal staph infections (Rosie O’Donnell), been caught by the police with a transsexual prostitute (Eddie Murphy) and spewed racist outbursts in comedy clubs in front of hundreds of people (Michael Richards).
John Belushi and Chris Farley died at 33, Richard Pryor at 65. And that’s to say nothing of the comedians who have merely suffered breakdowns (Dave Chappelle), endured nearly fatal staph infections (Rosie O’Donnell), been caught by the police with a transsexual prostitute (Eddie Murphy) and spewed racist outbursts in comedy clubs in front of hundreds of people (Michael Richards).
