In 2006, Kane played this material too broadly, overexploiting a natural gift for grotesque physical comedy: his father was a hulking deformed monster, the Guardianistas fey fools, skipping across the stage.

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For example, in certain countries, we had to write our comedy material out word for word so local government authorities could review it for appropriateness before a show.

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