I remember first hearing Mitch Hedberg back in college and thinking how unique he was. His act was so minimal and sparse, essentially one-liner after one-liner, and at the same time, full of depth and craft. His delivery, unparalleled. If you’ve ever tried to repeat a Mitch Hedberg joke you know what I mean.
As evidenced in this video, a lot of work went into creating this simple facade. Mitch was a constant writer, and obsessive note-taker, filling volumes of journals with his observations. His widow, Lynn Shawcroft reveals a little of his flow, and allows us to peek inside Mitch’s inner-workings. It’s a great piece on process and a must watch for fans and non-fans alike. RIP Mitch. Via Austin Kleon.