David Mamet and Dr. Katz

Dr. Katz was one of my favourite shows in the 1990's. Featuring an array of stand up comedians as Dr. Katz's patients and the regular improv of his son, Ben, and receptionist, Laura, the show had consistent deadpan humour with a kind of spontaneity that was unique. Added to that, the squiggle vision just added to the whole viewing experience. In this clip, David Mamet (Oleanna, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Spanish Prisoner, House of Cards, Heist, etc.)  who is one of the best screen writers in Hollywood has a cameo with Laura. While he does not feature the kind of "Mamet-speak" he is famous for, he does have a humorous exchange and arguably has a faint Mamet-speak moment at the end when Laura asks, are you just blowing smoke and he replies, what do you mean just?

I also found another clip that helped me to channel some frustrations I have been having with a certain computer company that shall go nameless. My daughters lap top was shipped off at least 8 weeks ago for repairs. Trying to find the status of the repairs or even if they have the computer has been a nightmare. From people at the call in centre sending "escalating" enquiries to being brushed off until the supervisor returns, it has been a never ending merry go round! Still no word on whether or if the lap top has been repaired, where it is, or when work might be completed.  The comic below talking about the luggage clerk at a New York airport nailed my whole experience.