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Posted on March 3, 2011 by Atomic Bombshell

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Recently, I took some time getting to know Comedian Steve Hofstetter, (also known as an author, columnist, and the original writer for collegehumor.com.) who is currently on tour promoting his new album called Pick Your Battles. Hofstetter has written humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com and multiple books. Check his website for upcoming dates near you: www.SteveHofstetter.com.

Steve Hofstetter

Atomic Bombshell: Where was the first time you did stand up?

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Steve: The Underground Lounge, NYC.

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Atomic Bombshell: I read during my research that you are a sports writer and a comedian. I know that a lot of people use comedy as a platform or foundation for other things (i.e.: acting directing.) What’s comedy for you?

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Steve: Comedy is a platform to be a comedian. I guess it does help actors get noticed.
But it’s silly when people see someone doing standup and assume they can act, they’re two different arts. Related, but different.

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AB: Which do you enjoy more, writing or stand-up?

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Steve: I love them both, but if I had to choose, I’d say writing. I like being able to take my time to be clever.

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AB: You seem pretty clever to me I attempted to do stand-up before. I couldn’t get a single word out, the room suddenly got hot and it was VERY quiet. What was it like for you the very first time you did stand-up?

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Steve: The first time was easy because I prepared for months. It was the second and third time that I went down in flames. I have my first show on tape – I have yet to show it to the world, but if I ever get my own show on network, I promise I will upload it!

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AB: I take it that you are a huge sports fan, You wrote a blog on the web called the ”Jerk of The Week,” can you explain to me a little of what that was about?

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Steve: It was a blog my brother and I started (before blogs, actually), where we awarded “Jerk Points” to athletes and sports-related figures who behaved poorly
It was the first time anyone really covered crime in sports, and a lot of people have credited us with starting that movement – that’s something I’m proud of, especially since I was 18.

www.SteveHofstetter.com

To be continued…….