The Humor of Uncommon Sense: Uncovering the absurdities of modern life with an irreverent and incisive wit, Jimmy Tingle mixes the styles of Andy Rooney and Jerry Seinfeld for a down-to-earth, belly-laughing look at today’s world.  Jimmy just completed two seasons with 60 Minutes II on CBS as the humorist / commentator in the “Andy Rooney” spot. He has enjoyed the star spot on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Conan O’Brien, Larry King Live, MSNBC and his own HBO comedy special.
 
He is so cheerfully intelligent that he makes his audience optimistic in the face of reality… Mr. Tingle brings so much energy and personal warmth to his performance that one comes away from
 
Jimmy Tingle was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The social, political and economic diversity of that city laid the groundwork for his development as a performer and satirist. He started performing in 1980 during the early stand up comedy scene in Boston and quickly rose through the ranks from open-mike performer to paid engagements, headlining at comedy clubs, theaters and colleges nationwide.  He is now regarded as one of the top social and political commentators and humorists in the country.
 
Jimmy has been featured on National Public Radio and a variety of other radio programs around the country.  He recently appeared in film as the neighborhood bartender in Next Stop Wonderland, as a priest in Boondock Saints, and starred in the Emmy Award-winning documentary on art censorship, "Damned in the USA."
 
His theatrical credits include writing and starring in his own one-man show "Jimmy Tingle's Uncommon Sense, The Education of an American Comic." The play received stellar reviews during a nine-week engagement at the American Place Theater in New York City and continued to succeed brilliantly at the Hasty Pudding Theater in Cambridge, MA, becoming the longest running one-person show in that theater's history.  “Jimmy Tingle's Uncommon Sense” made its Los Angeles debut at the Coast Playhouse in 1998 and was nominated by The L.A. Weekly for "Best Male Solo Performance" during their 20th Annual Theater Awards. 
 

TESTIMONIALS
 
What can I say?  You were a hit! …Everyone I spoke with was just delighted with your performance.  Your intelligent humor kept us all laughing; not always an easy feat for corporate types.
Terence Heagney, Houghton Mifflin
 
 
Thank you for the wonderful job you did yesterday…You were a great Master of Ceremonies.
Cristina Rueda, Bankers Trust
 
 
Thank you for a spectacular show during our recent dinner event…Your performance represented the evening’s climax and was extremely well received.  The combination of your verbal and physical humor kept the entire group laughing from beginning to end.  We have never had a more successful event and your performance was primarily the reason why.
Russell Dexter, Commerce Insurance
 
 
Jimmy Tingle was hilarious!  …I am sure Jimmy Tingle has garnered quite a loyal following from his performance before the more than 1,000 guests…
Laura Phillips, Catholic Charities
 
 
You were nothing short of outstanding – the perfect closing speaker for this meeting!  Your material was timely and fresh, and your delivery was hysterical.  I, personally, was laughing so hard that I was crying.  More important, the feedback from our attendees was extremely positive.  They loved you!
Lynn LaPointe, Advest
 
 
Your remarks were clever, creative and comical…You probably spoiled us because now we think everyone should be as professional, courteous, patient, and accommodating as you were!
Larry Zabar, New England Council
 
 
What can I say, you had them rolling in the aisles… you were great!
Ron Harper, Basin Electric Power Cooperative
 
 
Thanks so much for your outstanding performance…I would highly recommend you to any organization looking for a little comic relief!
Cheryl Magri, EMC Corporation
 
 
It was great having you at our conference. You were terrific, and the whole group thought so.
Geoffrey Colvin, Fortune Magazine

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