"Now I don't want to get off on a rant here, but from stock market analysis to meteorology to professional gambling, any job that involves predicting the future necessitates a certain bedrock foundation of confidence. That, or the ability to concoct a laughably bad Jamaican accent ... "
Dennis Miller, one of America's funniest men, will be coming to Meyerhoff Symphony Hall this Sunday, Nov. 23.
Miller graduated from Point Park College in Pittsburgh with a degree in journalism, but traded his journalistic aspirations in favor of pursuing a career in comedy. After an amateur stint as a stand-up comic in which he toured local clubs, Miller earned more success and recognition. In 1980, he became a segment writer for a local Pittsburgh television show called PM Magazine, and hosted a weekend show called Punchline.
Miller shot to stardom in 1985 as host of Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update." He coined the phrase "I'm outta here," which was said on Saturday Night Live for the next six seasons.
After leaving the show, Miller released several comedy albums including The Off-White Album and hosted several short-lived cable comedy shows. He also spent a short time as an announcer for Monday night football, and made cameos in movies such as Disclosure and The Net.
It is his late-night talk show on HBO, Dennis Miller Live, that has made Miller most famous. On the show Miller ranted about topics ranging from cloning to the Middle East. Over the past several years, Miller has earned himself a reputation for his razor shape wit due to his hilarious, scathing social commentaries.
Tickets range in price from $34.50 to $59.50. To purchase a ticket or to get more information about the show, go to http://www.ticketmaster.com.
