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They’re Dying of Laughter at Mike Birbiglia’s Show

QUITE A SPLASH

Mike Birbiglia, a survivor of bladder cancer, is no stranger to death’s tendrils; as his new show opens he discovers he has Type II diabetes. Out of it, he crafts masterful comedy.

Tim Teeman
Tim Teeman 

Senior Editor and Writer

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Tim Teeman

Tim Teeman

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