Cover: Jim Norton
The Passion of Jim Norton
By Tasha A. Harris
Jim Norton is on fire. As co-host of XM Satellite Radio’s Opie & Anthony and star of his own HBO One Night Stand, his career is flying into high gear. The acerbic comedian made lasting impressions as a favorite on Last Comic Standing 2 and a regular on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He has appeared on The Tonight Show twice in a single year and most recently, landed a supporting role on Louis CK’s new HBO comedy series, Lucky Louie. STM tracked down the comedian at the Comedy Cellar to discuss his relentless passion for stand up. He opens up about his personal sacrifices, addiction to sex and has some choice words for comics who don’t write.
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