If you're in the Los Angeles area, you ought to know about the Writer's Bloc. It's a group that sets up events where one interesting person interviews another…with the latter usually being a writer. At one of their events, I saw John Cleese interview William Goldman. At others, I've seen Rob Reiner interview Al Franken, George Schlatter interview Jerry Lewis, Harry Shearer interview George Carlin, Bruce Wagner interview Eric Idle, and I think there have been others — equally wonderful — I'm forgetting.
On Monday evening, April 3, director Bob Weide ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will be interviewing Mort Sahl. I dunno if I'll be able to make it but you might want to. Mr. Sahl is one of the most important comedians of his generation…the man who made it okay to be on stage and presume the audience knows something. For information and reservations, visit this website. You'll be glad you did.