Paul Rust is an actor, writer, and comedian. He’s appeared in Inglourious Basterds and I Love You, Beth Cooper. He’s currently co-writing the new Pee-wee Herman movie with Paul Reubens. www.paulrust.com See A MESSAGE FOR PRINCE
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Brett Gelman, whom New Yorkers will know immediately as that “Little Bit of Luck” imp from the lottery commercials, is a funny, funny man. For quantifiable proof, go to YouTube and search “1,000 Cats.” Make sure you set aside the rest of the afternoon to recover from the comedy brain-fucking that will ensue. In the photo above, Brett is in character as the poetic soul who wrote his story in this issue. He doesn’t just run around looking like that. At least we don’t think he does. See NOTES FROM THE ARTIST (AKA THE POET)
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