Colin Quinn with David Spade: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States
About the Event:
Comedian, actor, writer, and SNL alumnus Colin Quinn brings his signature wit to bear on the workings of representative democracy. Comparing the process to hosting a wedding, Quinn argues it involves too many people, it can’t possibly live up to everyone’s high expectations, and the guests with the “biggest envelopes” end up monopolizing your time. In his new book Overstated, Quinn undertakes a coast-to-coast roast of all fifty states, pointing out the hypocrisies of American ideals when compared to the reality of our union. Join Quinn (Red State Blue State and Unconstitutional) and comedian David Spade (SNL) at CHF for a big-picture, big-laughs conversation about his vision of America’s true potential.
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About the Book:
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[Event tile image description: The event image at the top left of the event page is a photograph of Colin Quinn. In the image, Quinn’s hands are clasped in front of him as he leans his forearms against a wooden crate. Next to Quinn on the right side of the image is another wooden crate with green pears inside. Quinn is wearing a grey t-shirt underneath a blue-grey hoodie. Quinn tilts his head upwards, smiling mischievously at the camera. His brown hair is cropped short. Behind Quinn is a wooden work table, the silhouette of a latter, and a red brick wall. Image credit: Mike Lavoie.]