A new comedy central special just debuted Sunday night, so it will be on again and again - Patton Oswald's "My weakness is strong" - his style and appeal is not for everyone. If you like Gen X cynicism, he's right up your alley.

The last segment of the show is his recounting of a very early gig in his career, sharing the stage with a comedy magician. I was not a working comedy magician in the 80s or 90s so I really had no way to take offense, but I found it a funny story. Interested to know if regulars at this board have seen it.

I don't really care for him, but I caught this as I was passing through rooms and thought it was good.

"I have a ball. Now its two. Now its three. Now its one." *pitches it in hamper*

"It was like a Tom Waits song brought to life . . . "