Mark Riccadonna,
Comedian, actor, and General Manager of the famed StandUp NY Comedy club in NYC.
He's young in years, but has the wisdom and demeanor of an old soul.
He's my friend. I love him because he is down to earth, very cool, and liked minded. This
pic was taken just before we headed downtown to do the Joey Reynolds Show
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10/4/05 broadcast on the Joey Reynolds Show on WOR AM. This pic was taken by Frankie Hudak.
Also n the air with us was JJay
Boyd. Once again, Joey, the man with the heart of double platinum, had me on
his show to promote the 2 Fundraisers at
Rascals Comedy Clubs.
(from left) Lionel, Pati Vitale, Mark Riccadonna,
and Joey
Reynolds. They were all there to help and support me.I'm so very fortunate to
have these compassionate friends in my life!
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Frankie Hudak goofing
around with
Tony, the "Barry White" of engineers,
for the Joey Reynolds Show on WOR AM. This was taken 10/4/05 after
the broadcast.
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No matter how devilish he looks in this pic, taken outside WOR, on 10/4/05,
Comedian and radio personality, JJay
Boyd has ultimate shown the grace, forgiveness and love that only an earthly
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Frankie Hudak and
Mark Riccadonna outside
of WOR on 10/4/05. Don't they look like they both just won the prize for "The
Hairiest Hamburger Meat on their Chest Awards" ? Hmm, Who do you think should win?
I think it's a tie!
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Mark Riccadonna
and I sitting outside of WOR before the broadcast on 11/4/05 on Joey Reynolds Show .
Mark helped me through the entire broadcast by sitting next to me and making sure I stayed
steady. I owe him eternally for that.
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ROB
BARTLETT, is an Emmy Award Winner, Actor,
Comedian, Radio Personality/Comedy Writer for IMUS on WFAN & MSNBC.He's starred on
Broadway in the shows Chicago, and in Little Shop Of Horrors as Mr. Mushnick.Rob's currently
starring in "The Odd Couple", with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.
He just finished starring
in the Tony nominated "Sweet Charity" with Christina Applegate,.
I love him to pieces! Even though his plate is beyond
full, he always has room for me, and there's great comfort in knowing that there always
will be. Rob and my spirits have been connected since we've been friends. He's the
most loyal, kind, and wonderful people in my life. A true friend, who's unconditional love
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LIONEL,
radio talk show host "Extraordinaire" on WOR, and a dear long time friend of
mine.
His brilliance and mental acuity are what I hold onto to keep me smart, and never
"dumb down".
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JIMMY FINN owner of Governor's Comedy Club,
and my buddy. Jimmy watched me grow as a comic on his stage, and was always quick to
defend anyone who tried to hurt me. I adore him, because he's a friend that never forgets
his own.
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JOEY
REYNOLDS legendary radio talk show host on WOR, and a fine, giving,
and freakin' funny man.
I've come to see and truly love Joey with my heart's eye. Whenever I am in his prescence,
his energy reaches over and gives me a cmforting, kind, compassionate embrace. Joey has
had me on his show, not because he has to. He welcomes me with opened arms because he
wants to. I do consider him
a true friend of my spirit.
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John Trueson, is an important & infamous
comedian to every comic who's developed their art form on Long Island. I've known him
since I was 29, and after the initial, mutual contempt and distain felt towards one
another,( which lasted about 1 week!), we've remained good friends. I love him very
muchYes, he does have "666" tattoed on his scalp, but hey, even the devil needs
to be loved right??!!! Just kidding, he's a great guy!....or is he???
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Greg
Vaccarello, and I were for many years the only 2
comics who lived way out on the East End of Long Island. We bonded through our
"bumpkinhood", and have been friends ever since. He's someone who never
says an unkind word, is first to lend a helping hand, and touches everyone he meets with
his warmth and sincerity. God blessed all of us with Greg. He's always been a breath of
fresh air in the comedy world.
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TIM KROMPIER, comedian, is a new friend of mine.
He's very talented, gifted, and amazing when he performs. But enough about his sexual
prowess. This guy's a really funny comic, who's technical perfection makes him someone to
keep a watch on as one of the future stars in comedy. Plus, he's a heck of a nice guy! |
JJAY BOYD, comedian,radio
personality, and my angelic close friend! He's been my rock, helping me through this most
difficult time in my life. My friend, my brother, my Godsend. He's blessed my girls, their
friends, my husband and I with his sparkling, possitivity. I could never give enough to
this beautiful soul who I adore.
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JOHN FERRENTINO, comedian and magician. John
has been my close friend for 13 years. He helped me through stage fright, and has always
believed me and believed in me. We're connected through another friend who I've
never met. But John has a very special place in my heart forever. I love him eternally.
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BRAD
LOWERY, comedian, actor, director, and producer. Brad has no enemies.
We all love him in comedy. He's a true friend, is an outstanding and decent human
being.He's my "brother" brother! I love him! |
FRANKIE
HUDAK, hysterically funny comedian, and my teddy bear who brings me
joy whenever I'm around him. He's another Godsend in my life, who's gentleness and
compassion is astounding and awe inspiring. Anyone this man befriends is blessed.
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BILLY JAYE, Entertainment Lawyer,
generous, kind, and ultra cool guy.
Plus he plays blues harmonica so brilliantly, that it makes jaws drop!
My spirit owes him more than I can ever express.
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Russell Peters, a brandy new friend of mine, is a
really cool, nice, and sweet guy. He's also a hysterically funny comedian. That's a very
weird description for Russell's act. Why? Because he's
Canadian!!! It's so refreshing to have a comic that cracks USA audiences up, when you
come from a country with pink money! I love this guy!
I also have a strong suspicion, that he really loves me too!
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JAY LONDON and ROB FALCONE
Both ultra talented comedians, and for all the many years I've known them, they've never
wavered in their love for me. Jay's soft energy is candy to my spirit. Rob's
"cousin" love for me makes me always feel like I'm with family.
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MELVIN GEORGE II,the smoothe,
funny,comedian.The man who embraces your heart with light just by looking into your eyes.
He taught me that God never gives me anything I can't handle.
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JOHN BLENN, journalist, director, playwrite,
and actor. My dear friend who's mind would journey with mine on many an esoteric
discussion, that I miss greatly. Ah,
If only he were a Yankee fan!
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TIM GAGE, funny comedian with a heart of
gold. He's a wonderful man, who I will defend to the end. We've shared many green
room memories, and on and off stage as well. He's a great guy who's always been a great
friend to me.
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TIM HOMAYOON, I've known and have been friends
with Tim since he was too young to perform! We've been fast friends forever. He's a great
guy.
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LAUREN and DAN
WILSON
Two of the most talented, but more importantly kind hearted comedians.Lauren loves the
"devilishness", and Dan runs in shock and disbelief from it. Many fun and loving
memories I share with them. I adore them both.
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JOE STARR, comedian of he masses. I met Joe the 1st time I set into The
East Side Comedy Club to do an open mic. We've been tight friends for 13 years now
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RAY GRINS, worldwide performer,entertainer,
and juggler.
One of the most gentle people I've ever known. He warms my heart whenever I see him.
Another one of my 13 year friends.
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JOEY KOLA,comedian, is probably one of the
most beloved, men in New York, if not the entire country. He's a true blue soul who in by
far the the most kind man in show biz. He's befriended nurtured, and cared for so many
comics over the years that it is truly mind boggling. I adore this man, and his 13 year
friendship!
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JEFF NORRIS, comedian & radio
personality. what a sweety he is. I always loved hanging out with him! This pic was taken
on a historic night, when Jay Mohr, Paul Bond, and Billy Staples hatched the notorious
April Fool's prank on radio's Opie from "Opie and Anthony". Boy, did they get
Opie's ass good!!!!! He so deserved it. Bravo guys!
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JOE SILKIE, one of the most talented artists
I've ever met. His soft and kind demeanor, combined with his huge heart, has made him one
of the most unforgettable souls that has blessed my life.
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JIM MENDRINOS, comedian and loving friend.
He still thinks I'm crazy / cool and wanted to take a vacation in my brain for a week. I
wouldn't take that vacation now Jim.
It would be a vacation in the "Haunted Mansion"!
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PAT from GOVERNOR'S
12 years this man has been my friend. we've talked and laughed and most of the time had
more fun at the bar than in the showroom. He's the best!
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JOE DeVITO, comedian, writer, and major
contributor to the documentary"Super Size Me". Joe is one of my new friends.
He's kind and real. Just the way I love them! All I needed was to be held by him once and
the deal was closed!
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JIM GALLAGHER, comedian, and Improvisation
Actor. I never really quite knew if this cagey, but sweet guy was my friend at first. But
now I know without any doubt, that he's a friend... a lifer!
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TOMMY CHONG, who I've had the pleasure to
work with as well as his wife lovely wife, Shelby.
Don't you think that if every baby boomer in the country wrote congress, they can demand a
national holiday, "Tommy Chong Day", in honor of Tommy's
contribution to an entire generation, and for what ever it is that Tommy does?
Just a thought. I think that there are so many closet Tommy Chong supporters in the U.S.A.
that they should come out of hiding, stand up and be counted!!
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LENNY HOROWITZ, comedian, has been my friend
for 13 years. We've shared so many comedy stage memories together, that I'd need days to
recall them all. He's a wonderful person with a huge heart. All of us that came up
together on Long Island embrace Lenny in our spirits.
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As soon as I get time,they'll be posted.
So check back often!
Thank You,
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