LAUGH LINES
Casting Call: “Plans are underway right here at NBC for a TV movie based on the life of Jesus. . . . Can you even shoot that in L.A.? Where are you gonna find three wise men and a virgin?” (Jay Leno)
It’s All Relative: Presidential hopeful John McCain was beaten and tortured for five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. “And today President Clinton said, ‘You think that’s bad, try living with Hillary for five years!’ ” (Andrew Wisot)
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The Essential
David Letterman
Pieces of Fatherly Wisdom
Passed Down by Michael Jackson
10. Don’t rush into a sham marriage--it might last months.
9. The most important thing is to be yourself . . . just kidding!
8. There are birds and there are bees--and then there are bees who’d rather be birds.
7. You’ll always cherish the day you taught daddy to throw a baseball.
5. Apply blush in short quick strokes away from the cheekbone.
4. Want to avoid an awkward wedding night sexual encounter? Fake a seizure!
2. Never lend money to uncle Tito.
1. Your only hope of growing up normal? Run.
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