TEDxSanJoseCA - Steve Mazan - It's Never too Late to Chase your Dreams

Erasing the line between Silly and Cynical

One joke at a time

Man? Myth? Legend?

Some say none of these. He is however a stand-up comic.

With influences ranging from Richard Pryor to Fozzie Bear, Steve has formed a unique style that bridges the gap between clever and goofy. His material offers layers that leave an audience howling and thinking at the same time. He is Smart and Silly. Daft and thoughtful. Intelligent and ridiculous, but always clever. And clean. Mostly.

In the decade since starting in the great San Francisco comedy scene, Steve has played clubs, colleges and corporate events across America. In addition, to reaching his dream of performing on David Letterman's show, he's been a repeat guest on Craig Ferguson, Byron Allen and the Bob & Tom Show.

But of all the shows Steve has done, he remains most proud of the many trips he's made to the Mid-East to perform for our troops. As a former Navy Submariner, Steve knows how much those men and women sacrifice for our country, and how much they need our support, and someone to laugh at.

http://www.stevemazan.com
http://www.dyingtodoletterman.com/


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• TEDxSanJose
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• English
• USA
• comedian
• cancer
• letterman
• living
• dying
• dreaming
• Los Angeles
• Cinequest
• writer
• Ellen DeGeneres Show
• documentary
• Dying to do Letterman
• People's Choice
• comedy
• joke
• surprise guest
• Mid-East performer
• survivor
• liver cancer

[Farvegas]

The book is great also. Very quick read.

[tacianobacteria]

He wasn't Steve Jobs but did a really inspiring speech as well!

[MikeDar99]

Make sure you see "Dying to Do Letterman" when you have a chance. As inspiring a speech as this was, and it was, the documentary and full story will blow you away.