Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusions

April. 24,2012      
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When it comes to odd jobs, Paul F. Tompkins has experienced them all, stand-up comedian included. In this extended and uncensored stand-up special, Paul (supported by his impressive mustache) takes us on a hilarious tour of his varied career. Relive his glory days as an employee at a Beta-only video store, a hat shop salesman catering to tourists looking for "king hats," an actor with an improbable cameo in an epic film, and an anxious host of Best Week Ever.

Paul F. Tompkins as  Himself

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Reviews

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2012/04/25

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2012/04/26

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2012/04/27

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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