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Comedian reveals all, releases stand-up CD
'Stand-up provides immediate satisfaction'
VALENTINA TAPIA
Issue date: 9/25/07 Section: Variety
Michael Ian Black thinks Michael Ian Black is beautiful.
The comedian's first stand-up album, "I Am a Wonderful Man," comes out today.
"I just thought it was a funny title because it seemed so patently false to me," Black said. "I definitely have my flaws. Thank God none of them are physical - physically I'm perfect."
MICHAEL IAN BLACK'S
What: Michael Ian Black's "I Am a Wonderful Man"
When: CD released today
More info: MySpace.com/michaelianblack2
Black will perform at the Roxy in Atlanta with Michael Showalter Wednesday, Oct. 24.Black opted to pose nude - in front of a fire on a bearskin rug with glasses of champagne - for a centerfold in the album's artwork.
"Like anyone, I don't necessarily want my [testicles] hanging out in front of a camera," Black said in a conference call.
As such, Black's testicles strategically go unseen.
"It seemed funny to me, and funny trumped modesty," he said.
Looks aside, Black also is well known for his deadpan, sardonic wit, a tone maintained throughout the conference call.
"I'm definitely not trying to be weird or anything. I think it might just be who I am," he said. "Kind of a freak."
Black is a frequent commentator on VH1's "I Love the ..." series, as well as the short-lived Comedy Central show "Stella," based on his comedy troupe with David Wain and Michael Showalter.
Black also appeared in the movies "Wet Hot American Summer" and "The Ten," both directed by Wain.
Although the comedian has ventured into the realms of screen writing, directing and acting, Black said stand-up comedy provides a singular, immediate satisfaction.
"Making television and movies, all of that is fantastic, but it's a tremendous amount of work and it's tremendously difficult and frustrating," Black said. "But when you're on a stage by yourself it's almost nothing but fun."
The comedian's first stand-up album, "I Am a Wonderful Man," comes out today.
"I just thought it was a funny title because it seemed so patently false to me," Black said. "I definitely have my flaws. Thank God none of them are physical - physically I'm perfect."
MICHAEL IAN BLACK'S
"I AM A WONDERFUL MAN"
What: Michael Ian Black's "I Am a Wonderful Man"
When: CD released today
More info: MySpace.com/michaelianblack2
Black will perform at the Roxy in Atlanta with Michael Showalter Wednesday, Oct. 24.
"Like anyone, I don't necessarily want my [testicles] hanging out in front of a camera," Black said in a conference call.
As such, Black's testicles strategically go unseen.
"It seemed funny to me, and funny trumped modesty," he said.
Looks aside, Black also is well known for his deadpan, sardonic wit, a tone maintained throughout the conference call.
"I'm definitely not trying to be weird or anything. I think it might just be who I am," he said. "Kind of a freak."
Black is a frequent commentator on VH1's "I Love the ..." series, as well as the short-lived Comedy Central show "Stella," based on his comedy troupe with David Wain and Michael Showalter.
Black also appeared in the movies "Wet Hot American Summer" and "The Ten," both directed by Wain.
Although the comedian has ventured into the realms of screen writing, directing and acting, Black said stand-up comedy provides a singular, immediate satisfaction.
"Making television and movies, all of that is fantastic, but it's a tremendous amount of work and it's tremendously difficult and frustrating," Black said. "But when you're on a stage by yourself it's almost nothing but fun."
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