Jim Mendrinos talks about a comedian's identity. Comedy Insider NYC Episode “Crafting your Onstage Persona” Christian Thom: Hi, Christian Thom here. New York City has long been hailed as the cultural capitol of the United States, from its vibrant night life, to its museums and galleries. From its delicate panoply of exotic subway aromas, to the mysterious fluids that wash up on our streets, like so many immigrants looking for freedom. One thing you can say about New York. It is the premiere city for stand up comedy in America. Not counting Chicago, and Los Angeles. And the bets of the best headline here, at the Gotham comedy club. Comedian Jim Mendrinos is the man who literally wrote the book on comedy. In his career he has preformed for over a hundred thousand complete idiots and now he is here to share that experience with you. You told me that when you were starting off, Sam Kinison grabbed you by the scruff of the neck and said this, I show you, write a joke. Jim...