5 Questions with Emo Philips
Thursday, January 31st, 2008by Justin Lamb
He’s been called “the best joke writer in America” by Jay Leno. And after more than 30 years on the road, Emo Philips shows no signs of slowing down. A regular performer both here and across the Atlantic, he is often remembered as the hapless high school woodshop teacher from Weird Al Yankovic’s cult-favorite UHF. With his unmistakable delivery and trademark pageboy haircut, he is a truly original performer in every sense of the word. With upcoming shows at the Punchline Comedy Club February 6th-9th, Emo took the time to answer a few questions for SFStandup about his beginnings, finding his voice, and his opinion on opinions.
Describe the comedy scene in Chicago when you started out.
