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Jimmy Pardo


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Published: Sep 18, 2007

Wed.-Thu., Sept. 26-27, 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., Sept. 28-29, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $15-$29, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001, www.heliumcomedy.com

Jimmy Pardo's quick wit has been showcased on his own Comedy Central special, as host of National Lampoon's Funny Money and on his podcast, Never Not Funny. And while after a show most comic's are thinking about how many CDs they're selling, Pardo's got his mind on his newborn son. "I'm not thrilled about going away, but, hell, parents have to deal with it all the time," he says. "The only difference with me is I make my living talking about my genitals."

City Paper: How do you feel about the world that you've brought your son into?

Jimmy Pardo: I actually wish we could go back a few decades and to a world where you had to think, imagine and create. In this day and age, it's all done for you. I'll make sure this kid doesn't see a television until he's 14. And I mean an actual TV set — I will always turn his back to the set as we walk past it.

CP: Not even to watch your television appearances?

JP: Are you kidding? In five years I picture myself sitting in a beanbag chair forcing my son to watch all of Daddy's TV appearances and saying, "There was a time when Daddy was pseudo-famous."

CP: How will having a son impact your performances?

JP: I can't see how it would except that I may add "Well, my son ... " before everything I say. That, and my shows will be shorter so I can get home to him quicker!