DonRocks Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Here's to David Brenner, who left us today at age 78 due to natural causes. First, let me share two pieces of trivia about Brenner that I didn't know about before this evening: 1) His widow is Tai Babilonia, World Champion figure skater in 1979, and five-time U.S. Champion in Pairs Skating in 1976-1980 with her partner Randy Gardner. 2) Brenner once told the agent of Robin Williams, who was apparently well-known for comedy theft (I had no idea of this, either), and I quote, "Tell Robin that if he ever takes one more line from me, I'll rip his leg off and shove it up his ass!" Good for you, Mr. Brenner, and I know just how you feel. And now, the joke that I will always remember - perhaps Brenner's signature stand-up joke. "I sat down on a newspaper on the subway, and a guy asked if I was reading it. I said yes, stood up, turned the page, and sat down again." RIP, Mr. Brenner, and thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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