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Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said Was Nothing - Tales From My Secret Public Journal

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Mike Birbiglia is a pure talent and this DVD shows off his comedic skills. His humor is not offensive and in your face, but talks about everyday things and stuff that he loves like pizza. He humor is self depreciating, but not in a "woe is me" kind of way, but in a way that anyone can relate to. If he ever came to Minneapolis, which he needs to already, I would not mind taking my kid to his show. My kid wouldn't understand all of the jokes, but Birbigs is clean enough that I wouldn't have to cover his ears throughout.

Mike Birbiglia is hilarious. His comedy is spot-on, I love the DVD and all the extras. He is quotable, too! I apologize for having nothing to say, but without any criticism, my notes are brief.

Birbigs is such an average guy that we can all relate so well to his humor. This is a really funny dvd. If you are a fan of stand up comedians, this is a must see.

Mike Birbiglia is the funniest comedian I have ever seen! My girlfriend and I watch this over and over and laugh every time!

Mike Birbiglia does it again.

He has a great but calm sense of humor and all something that you can relate to. Fun for the whole family.

Having seen Mike live in Madison, WI, I knew exactly what I was getting into. I was pleasantly surprised that he did not repeat any of his old material from his previous show. This DVD was hilarious and showed Mike at his best. He has this sarcastic, observational humor that most people can relate to. He is a talented and smart performer, even though he comes off as a regular guy. If I met this guy at a party, I would be hanging with him all night.

Having heard Mike on the radio several times, owning (and repeatedly listening to) his CD "Dog Years," and seeing him live I can honestly say - Mike Birbiglia is the funniest comedian out there! The Secret Public Journal is just the latest of the greatest comedy you are sure to enjoy. The only down side: you can't fit all of the best jokes into one DVD! Love you Gerbigaboo!

This video, as well as all other Birbigs products, does, in fact, rule. He is the god of all geeks. Our only complaint is that he has no intention of taking his tour through Dallas/Ft. Worth, which is unconscionably cruel. Mike, WE LOVE YOU!!! And we, too, make awkward situations more awkward.

While not my favorite comedian, Birbigs is a very talented storyteller and always entertains me. You can always tell how good a comedian is by how many times you can watch the DVD. Some are funny, but only 1 or 2 times. I can watch this one over and over, along with Brian Regan, Pablo Francisco, Daniel Tosh, etc.... It up there with my favorites.

Buy it if you enjoy "intelligent" humor.

This is non stop laughs the whole way through. It's smart too, but doesn't make you have to think. I'm not saying it's likely, but it wouldn't surprise me if 20 years from now this DVD is seen as a break through work by one of the world's greatest comedy talents. This DVD is that good.

The two bonus videos are fantastic too. One is basically throwing in another whole comedy set of Mike's previous material (which isn't available previously on DVD). The other is a tour diary that not only is entertaining but is a very good length for something like this; not just a 5 minute behind the scenes.

Not convinced? Here's how good this DVD is for the unconvinced: I'm taking my siblings and Mom to see Mike in Detroit and afterwards I'm giving them each this DVD as a gift. These aren't casual friends who invited me to their wedding to get more loot...this is family that I will be receiving future gifts from and therefore need to impress with my gift-giving.

Buy it, you won't thank me because you'll be laughing so hard it would be absurd to think you'd pause and think "boy I'm glad I believed that random reviewer on Amazon", but it will be the best thing you do that day (don't watch it on a lottery drawing day, just in case).