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Michael tried standup comedy on a dare while a student at the
University of Notre Dame and was soon emceeing Fighting Irish pep
rallies. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City and took a job in
advertising but, when his neck became irritated from shaving every day,
he retired to pursue comedy full time. While making a sparse living
emceeing Bar Mitvahs, Michael honed his craft in bars and coffee shops.
His diligence is now paying off.
Michael has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, is a regular on
VH1 (Greatest Pranks, Most Wanted Bodies, Best Concert Moments) and was
just voted one of the Ten Hottest Comics in New York by The Improper
Magazine (Apr ‘06). He is the new host of Nick @ Nite’s “Road Crew”Starz miniseries “Stand Up or Shut Up”. XM Radio dubbed Michael
their "New Comic on the Block" this year and his debut CD, "Welcome to
Somerville", is in regular rotation on Sirius and XM satellite radio.
In addition, his writing has been featured in Time Magazine, Glamour
and Maxim.
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his free time, Michael likes sleeping late and fettuccini, and loathes
the sound of honking horns. While generally convivial, he is most fun
after coffee.
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