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Mike recently took a few minutes away from being super productive to speak to us in what we, in the comedy business, call an "e-mail interview" enlightening us on his writing process, topics that cannot be turned humorous, and how much damage his sleepwalking disorder has caused.

Unlike a lot of other comedians, your material isn't all that cynical. The most cynical you really get is about politics. Do you think that will change after this next election? Which candidate do you think would provide the best material?

That's complicated. Because I think I'm cynical just not cartoonishly cynical. As for politics, there will always be room for cynicism. Both McCain and Obama will be disappointing in some way, thus there will be comedy. Who would be more disappointing? McCain by a nose. An old, shriveled up nose.
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