Stanley has been in the business a long time and it shows on his face and in his attitude. Stanley is the curmudgeonly, pushy, sometimes annoying New Yorker you just can’t bring yourself to dislike. Probably because he is so damn funny.
His career started in stand-up comedy in New York City in the early 80’s. In his years in the comedy business he has appeared with such comedy greats as Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield , and Drew Carrey. He’s also headlined numerous clubs himself from coast to coast; from Atlanta’s famous Punchline Comedy Club to the Riviera Comedy Club at the Riv in Las Vegas.
Stanley has appeared many times on television as an actor or comic. He’s worked on such classic shows as “Night Court” and “The Golden Girls” and on more modern edgier shows like “Mr. Show with Bob and David” and “The Sarah Silverman Program.”
But enough about how funny he is. Stanley Ullman is dead sexy. Why else have Pitt and Clooney never worked with him? Why do Damon and Affleck not return his calls? Do you really think Madonna moved back to the states for that steroid abuser? No. She came for Ullman. And you should too. Funny. Sexy. Sorta Pushy. His name is Ullman.
Recovery Comedy: What were you like as a kid?
Stanley Ullman: Shy, but became very outgoing when I was the center of attention.
Recovery Comedy: What made you decide to become a stand-up comedian and how long have you been performing?
Stanley Ullman: I knew from a very early age it was what I was supposed to do…kind of a calling.
Recovery Comedy: Were you performing stand-up comedy before you got into recovery?
Stanley Ullman: Yes I started in 1983 and didn’t get sober till 1990…as a matter of fact when I got sober I didn’t know if I could still do stand-up sober.
Recovery Comedy: Does your comedy have a message and if so what is it?
Stanley Ullman: Not really, if anything it’s that we all possess a sense of humor, my job is to tap into it.
Recovery Comedy: Who are your comedy idols?
Stanley Ullman: Groucho Marx, Mel Brooks, George Carlin & Richard Pryor.
Recovery Comedy: Where does your inspiration for material come from?
Stanley Ullman: Observing people.
Recovery Comedy: What is your joke writing process?
Stanley Ullman: I see something that I think is funny, and then translate it into stand-up.
Recovery Comedy: What is your kryptonite?
Stanley Ullman: Don’t really have one, there’s nothing that can occur in the context of a show I can’t handle.
Recovery Comedy: Is your family supportive of your comedy career?
Stanley Ullman: They were , yes…mother was so proud when she saw me perform.
Recovery Comedy: Is comedy part of your healing process?
Stanley Ullman: Definitely, who knows what I’d be like if I didn’t have that outlet.
Recovery Comedy: What was your worst experience performing comedy?
Stanley Ullman: I asked a woman when she was due….she replied, “I’m not pregnant.”
Recovery Comedy: What was your best experience performing comedy?
Stanley Ullman: When I performed with George Carlin in the audience.
Recovery Comedy: What is your favorite joke?
Stanley Ullman: ….know it?…. I wrote it. (that’s the punch line)
Recovery Comedy: What is your comedy dream?
Stanley Ullman: A supporting role on a sit com, headlining Vegas.
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