Barry Diamond - Actor/Singer/Stand-up Comedian

Hi Mr. D,

I saw you last night (Fri, 7/15/05) in Carlsbad, CA.

You were very, very, VERY funny.

Afterward I did not shake your hand or talk to you on the way out.

However, I kept thinking, "Why isn't this guy famous?"

It must be that your handlers don't know how to promote you, because if I knew how much fun I was going to have, I would have gotten at least 10 more people to see you.

Here's what I really want to tell you:

I sincerely hope that you meet with the grandest success possible. You certainly deserve it.

You are funny, sensitive, and not afraid to go ANYwhere.

I would love to see you in a closed room where there is total audience permission for you to let loose and really go at it in any direction you want to go.

In the 70's in Miami there was some kind of closed-to-the-public comedy club that cost $100 to get into a show, and the comedians would say and do ANYTHING they wanted to. I never went but I heard about it. Hope you get to perform like that sometime.

Anyway, my lungs got completely cleaned out from all the laughing last night.

Best of luck to you.

Robert

Saw your show at the Funny Bones last night - 29 April.

Thanks for a great "escape" from a really tough week.

You'll have to overlook the late crowd. With a few exceptions, you got the bubbas and Daisey Dukes. If it's any consolation, this part of western Kentucky/Indiana has about 2 million people, and only 1521 last names. As you might deduce, I'm not from this area originally. I was taken hostage by a group of NASCAR freaks because I said something derogatory about Dale Earnheart and have been held for ransom. Strange, no one is returning my calls - I'm screwed.

Your tribute to Ms. Klein is both loving and eloquent. I only wish I had the opportunity to share my feelings for my sister as you did with this beautiful and gracious lady.

Looking forward to your return.

Bernie Lucas

I saw you at the Borgata this week and I couldn't believe how talented you were. I never heard of you before but now your name is stuck in my head. Please tell me you will be in New York soon. Can't wait to see you LIVE again.

Ciao
Pat

Hey Barry!

My husband and I were at the Borgata this week and caught your show. We both agree you are the FUNNIEST comedian we have every seen! And not a bad singer either! I also heard you last year when you were in Washington and you were on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. I laughed all the way to work, which is a good thing since I was an elementary principal (since retired) and short of a stiff drink or a valium needed something to make me go through those doors every morning.

We also grew up in New York, Brooklyn and then out on the Island, so your allusions to the Bronx, your Bar Mitzvah, the characters you brought to life, all had real personal meaning to us.

We're so disappointed that your 2005 schedule doesn't show you anywhere near the Washington-Baltimore area. Hope to catch you again in the future.

Subject: Just Brinin' the Funny

Hey Barry...

Caught your set at the Comedy Store on Sat. July 10th and laughed my ass completely off. I literally had to pick the damn thing up off the floor! I will never look at a McMuffin in quite the same nutritional way. You said write... so us lemmings you didn't pick on are doing so to avoid those damn monkeys on roller skates that wanna grab our balls!!! Again great set.... and you post this on your website.... for all you bastards that haven't see Barry's show.... buy a fuckin' CD....this shit is funny!

All the best... including the guns and fire trucks...

Matt Otstot - Comedian

Barry Barry Barry,

I'm saying it more than once, because you are a triple threat. What an excellant wordsmith you are. Not to mention the vocalizations of real people. Their nuances, and subtleties, that bring these nameless characters to life. To the point where the listener is transfixed, as he notices these people are the real ones that the listener see everyday. Bravo.

Istant likability to the point of, I want to know a cool guy like this. A true professional, you bring to the stage the "gift" of years of training can only produce. The gleaning of the wheat! Listen to me gushing like a bitch. :-)

Anyway, what a blast. A night at a nice casino, nice room. And one hell of a great guy, and performer. Me. No, no, no, you, you. I'm nervous.

Johnny Rizzo

Hey Barry.

Been a fan since I first saw Bachelor Party many moons ago. I am now planning my own bachelor party and the movie and Rudy came up. (I used to mimick his habit of spewing beer into the faces of partygoers...a practice I have since abandoned.) A buddy of mine, Tim Hall, said "I know a guy that was in Bachelor Party...Barry Diamond." I said "That's him...that's Rudy!" Turns out you guys both worked on a cruise ship together for a bit, which sounds like good work if you can get it. I got on the internet to see if you had a website and now here we are. I read about the passing of your friend and I am sorry...lost a good friend in October myself. Nothing can ever replace them. Just thought I would drop you a line and pay homage to a hilariously funny guy.

Take Care and come to Austin, TX sometime!

Todd Clarke

PS...watch for a buddy of mine, Eddie Gossling, who is on his way up in comedy. He's a pretty funny guy...been on Comedy Central a time or two.

Hi Barry...I saw your act last year at the comedy club in La Jolla and I was completely knocked out by it. I purchased a cd from you after the show and I have been playing it on occasion at my club and people LOVE IT!! My club is small (holds about 60 people) and is located at the Oceanside Harbor (just north of Carlsbad, CA) and I have started booking acts such as the Band in Black (a Johnny Cash tribute band) and L.A. Jones and the Blues Messengers. Would you consider doing a show at my club right before or right after Anaheim? We are about 40 miles south of Anaheim. What is your booking fee? Also, I don't believe you would have any problem selling cd's after the show- my regulars are a very appreciative bunch, we would sell it out for sure. Please let me know. Thank you..

Marc Wetherington, Owner
Parrot-Eyes Bar & Grill
Oceanside Harbor, CA 92056
760/522-9101

Mandy and I were at a Passover dinner on Monday night and we met your biggest fan. Someone mentioned the show Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Mandy said "Oh our uncle was on that show once" Then one of the guys there said "who's your uncle" When she told him, he said "Barry Diamond is my favorite comedian of all time" we thought he was kidding and that he really had no idea who you were, but then he mentioned the Fighter Pilot album and started quoting some of your old routines and we were floored. This guy has been a big fan of yours for like 20 years!

Barry,

What a great show. I was in L.A. for dealer training and we caught you at the Comedy & Magic Club there. I was laughing so hard I was crying, very very funny stuff. Wish we could have gotten pictures or autographs. I will be checking your calendar to see if you ever come close to us down here in Louisiana and I will most definately be there. Well, just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed it and I will be ordering your tape or CD soon. Let me know if you are still up for adoption.

Jamie Benoit
xraylady1021@aol.com

Barry,

I just wanted to write and express my appreciation for your talent. My wife and I first caught your show at the old Hyenas in Fort Worth almost 4 years ago. I don't think we have missed any of your appearances since! You are an awesome actor/comedian that we have enjoyed sharing with our friends and family. I also want to mention my sincere admiration for your support to the USO. I served overseas back in the 70's and attended a show with, get a load of this, Wolf Man Jack! Hey, he was famous, from America, and he made us laugh. Isn't that what it's about anyway? My brother served in Desert Storm and the Iraq War. It is important to remember that soldiers may not share our governments decisions when they are dispatched to foreign lands, but they carry out their duties because they were asked to by the country they love and want to protect. Entertainers that have participated in USO tours, in my opinion, don't necessarily endorse the missions our troops are engaged in, but I would hope they are there to show support and love for our troops. Anyway, thank you for involvement with the USO .... it is priceless! I look forward to your return to "Cow Town" to catch your act. Thanks for signing my 8x10 color photo of you, my wife Cyndi and me!

Sincerely,
Russell Moreland

Hi Barry,
When hearing of you coming to The Loony Bin in Little Rock on December 13th I grabbed my wife and 8 friends and made reservations. We were at the first show saturday night and in typical fashion you had us hurting. You really ought to supply small oxygen bottles for patrons use because you had us laughing so hard we needed it! My friends and my wife all agree with me. You are one of the sharpest comedians ever! Your wit and impressions are WAY over the top. Thank you for coming back to Little Rock. I will keep watch for you. Rest assured. Everytime you are here, we will be there. Thanks for the great evening! Also... thanks for the T-Shirt.

Best wishes,
Dwain Bennett

ME AND MY SISTER CAUGHT YOUR SHOW A COUPLE OF TIMES IN LAS VEGAS. ALTHOUGH I LIVE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (MY SISTER LIVES IN LAS VEGAS), I MAKE IT A POINT TO FLY TO VEGAS WHENEVER YOU'RE IN TOWN. I'D LOVE TO KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BE GOING BACK TO VEGAS OR WHEN YOU'LL PERHAPS COME THROUGH THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. IF SOONER IN VEGAS, IT WILL BE NO PROBLEM FOR ME TO HOUND MY SISTER FOR ADVANCE TICKETS. I PURCHASED YOUR CD A COUPLE A YEARS AGO. ALTHOUGH I'VE NEVER SPENT THAT MUCH FOR A FRIGGING CD, YOURS WAS WELL WORTH IT! THERE HAVE BEEN GREAT TIMES AND GOOD LAUGHS WITH MANY OF MY DRUNKARD FRIENDS! THANKS FOR BRINGING JOY AND LAUGHTER INTO SO MANY BLEAK LIVES......LOL! SERIOUSLY, WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU OR WHOEVER ANSWERS YOUR EMAILS....LOL. IF YOU ARE NEAR BY, THERE I WILL BE.

SINCERELY,
RHONDA L. MILLS
CHOCOLOX9@HOTMAIL.COM
DREDLOX26@AOL.COM
CHOCOLOX@AOL.COM

Hello .. Are you ever going to bring your show back to Cincinnati or surrounding areas .. My girl and I saw your show at Go Bananas about three years ago and have not seen as good of show since ... Please e-mail me and let me know if you plan on coming this way .. Thank you and have a great day ..

Michael Goins
Foundation Financial Group
Office - 513-389-7900
Fax - 513-389-7907
Cell - 513-207-7740

hi barry,

I love your show. I've always wanted to be a stand up comedian. I hang out with another one of your fans(Matt Byers) and we watch your shows all the time. You are a big inspiration. I was also hoping you could send me a autographed picture or something. Hope to see you in the comedy circuuit someday.

Your biggest fan,

Brad Sigmon

P.S. Thanks alot. You're the best

hi barry,

i just saw you on sat at the comedy store in la jolla. you are the funniest comedian i have ever seen!!! i can't remember when i laughed that hard. i live in the san francisco area. do you have any plans of being in this area any time in the near future?

Robin

Mr. Diamond-

I am a really huge fan of yours, and I was wondering if at all possible, if I could get an autographed photo of some sort(that would rock my socks!). My parents and I were recently in Michigan, and certainly the highlight of our trip was seeing your show! I have plans of becoming a comic when I finish school. Thanks for being an inspiration.

Your Fan 4 Life,

Matt Byars

Thanks !!!!!!!!!
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE FUNNIEST PERSON EVER!!

Dear Barry,

I cant even remembering laughing as hard as I did last night at Hyenas in Arlington. We all had such a great time. When you come to Ft.Worth in June ,we are comming to see you again. Please keep me posted as to when you will be in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area. Dude, you should have your own tv show.

Take Care,
Johnny Rhoads

Barry,

I lost my mother to breast cancer last month and it was devastating. Tonite my neighbor came by and invited me to come out and laugh, and I'm glad I did!! I saw you at Hyena's in Arlington (front row). I have to admit I prejudged you (the corny white guy) and you proved me wrong. Thanks for making me laugh tonite. Although there's emptiness in my heart, the laughter filled that void temporarily. Love the black man impression!! Who was it? It kind of reminded me of someone in Chicago (where I grew up), just couldn't put my finger on it!! I'll definitely look you up when I go to Vegas. Thanks Again I'll spread the word!!

Hi !

I was fortunate enough to see your act about one month ago in Fort Worth Texas. I have seen many comedians in my life and you are by FAR the BEST ! You have such a contagieous wit about you that really works. It is amazing that you are actually single JUST LIKE ME ! After your Faboo performance I appraoched you saying ----"I want a picture of your face !!" When you just got finished seeing the best of something you normally like to make note of your surroundings like your autograph. Do you even remember me ? I was with an OLDer gentleman that was also salivating over your pic wanting to congrat you on such a great job ! I stand at a tall 5'11 and it has to be said I looked GOOD ! Well, my description kinda narrows it down a smidge !

Keep up the exceelent work and let me know when you are in my area the Dallas Ft. Worth hang-outs. If you keep me posted on when you are in town next I'll treat you to din-din and drinks ! I do hope to hear from you as typing is NOT my specialty and I have exghusted my fingertips to send you this Howdeee Note !

Best Wishes To You Always !

Michele MIlburn

Barry,

I really enjoyed the show last night at the comedy club. Your act.. was phenomenal and Your singing.. well... I would have bought an album..just to hear your voice.. I would love to see another one of your shows - so if you could please let me know when youre going to be at the comedy club again.. I will get another group of friends and business associates to come over. Ohhhhhhhh and how you handled the sleeping guy and the heckler guys was priceless.

The laughter... the fun you bring into peoples lives... must be very rewarding.. Again i think .. You are great and please let me know when you'll be around the pasadena - LA area and i will make it a point to gather some friends up to stop in for another show.

Millie King

I just wanted to let you know that you got to be the best comedian that I have ever seen and heard!! I my #1 is Jerry Lewis #2 Chris Rock,not anymore. You to me are right next to Mr. lewis,but the more I here you forget that.I saw you in Mesquite at casa blanca,I was seated in front tables to your left .I just had to let you know that you are #$#$% good,and I cant wait to see you again.I heard you were going to be there so we traveled close to 800 miles to see you and it was well worth it.Im from Delta Colorado and Im a nobody but one of your many fans or next to your famaly,your biggest fan.I know alot of you great comedians dont read your E-mail your workers do,butif you do happen to read this it would be the greatest honer of my whole life.Sorry to bother you again,and god bless you and your entire fam. the date I saw you was feb 1, 2003.

Thank You again for the tiers of laughter you gave me in the time of my life I needed more than ever!!!!!!

DANNY HUFF
DELTA COLORADO

Hi Barry,
Loved your show in Mesquite on Saturday night. Beside being genuinely funny, you have a great singing voice - AND - you're cute! The bid'ness man routine was my favorite.
Evie

Your show last night at Harvey's was wonderful. I am always a huge fan of comedy, but yours was above and beyond- the show was hysterical. Thank you for sharing your performance; we will look forward to seeing you again when you come back to Portland!

-Jillian

Hey barry....GREAT show tonight in Columbia, SC.....it was my first time to a live show at a comedy house.....i wasnt sure what to expect....didnt know if it would be as funny as what you see on HBO, Showtime, or anyother pay station, where they can edit from show to show....but, i have to hand it to you....i laughed my ASS off tonight...you were great...keep up the GREAT work..

ALLEN BATEMAN

Dear Barry,
I just wanted to pass on to you that even though there were some duds in the Looney Bin last night, My husband and I thought your show was the bomb! We have seen quite a few comedians there and by far you are the best. I usually do not send stuff like this(being the "Mom lady" as Kristi said, but I just had to let you know that the show was so damn funny that I am still feeling the pain from laughing so hard last night. Anywho, I just wanted to pass that along to you also that your singing voice is astonishing-! Keep up what you are doing because in these times the world needs more laughter. Take care my friend.

Rhonda S Matchett

WOW!! You are now our favorite comedian! My wife and I saw you last night at the Looney Bin in Little Rock. Sorry the crowd was nonexistent. The folks who didn't show up to the late show do not know what they missed.��If there is a way, please let us know when you're going to be in Little Rock again. You now have two devoted fans. We do not live in Little Rock but we'll be glad to drive the 70 miles to see you. You were a HOOT!!!! Thanks for making our evening very enjoyable. We were celebrating our 17th anniversary and you sure made it memorable. Obviously you have a fantastic career going for you due to your very obvious talent. We'll be looking for you. Thanks again and good luck with your ambitions.��

Dwain and Adele Bennett

Barry, How are you man? Barry I want you to know that I really had a good time with you while you were here in Okinawa. As a comic thats new to the game, I look up you as a veteran comic and I really learned a lot from you. Thanks for the advice and information that you shared with me. Your show is really funny. I just hate that the "bone head" Marines were not more receptive. I do thank you for your patience. I know that you have no intentions on doing Okinawa ever again, but should our paths ever cross again remember me ok.......... Once again thank you for your professionalism.

Respectfully,
Tim Hill
MCCS Entertainment

Barry, I've been meaning to send you a note and tell you that you are the funniest man alive. I've recently moved to SD and am a regular at the comedy club in La Jolla. It makes for a great evening after a hard week - but you take it to a much higher level. I've seen you three times since I moved here. I briefly met you on your last trip to La Jolla a few weeks - bought your CD which is played often - I have a hard time getting clients and colleagues out of the car after I put you on - in any case you may remember me - I mentioned that you and Richard Jeni are the two best performing acts I've seen - you are better by the way. I am not gay by the way - but like you, I could be for the right price - just kidding. The question I have is, what does it take to get you down here to perform? Fee? Advanced Notice? etc. I do a lot of public speaking for investment professionals and I feel you would be a refreshing presenter to overly stressed - high strung - burnt out - assholes. Don't quote me on that! I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great trip overseas.

Best wishes,
John MacGregor

Hi Barry, I did go back the second night...I am the one that told you my computer stutters and I couldn't listen to your songs on my computer because it messed them up too bad...and I took 2 more people and we DID get the CD. I could listen to that voice forever and my sister and I agree that you have THE most GORGEOUS smile I have ever seen. I looked at your schedule and I was SO disappointed that you won't be back in the area in the near future. But I will catch that show again sometime. Did you know that I go to the Comedy Catch EVERY week for the last 17 years...because I like to laugh...and your show was only the SECOND time I have seen a standing ovation!!! Some people just really KNOW how to entertain and you are one of those people! Enjoy that beach and your day and that is the luckiest damn cat in the world. HAHA!!

Linda

Hi Barry....I just loved your show last night at the Comedy Catch and I am going to see it again tonight. I heard about you before you came and I drove 9 hours yesterday to get here in time to see it from my vacation and it was worth every minute of it!!! As I told you after the show, you have the most BEAUTIFUL singing voice. I just loved those songs you sang and I went upstairs to hear you sing. I was so disappointed when they had you sing BACKGROUND with a voice like THAT!! But I will get to hear you sing again tonight and I am bringing some friends with me so you knock em dead!! :} Now...have we bonded? (smile)

Linda

Barry, Just left your show in Chattanooga, Tn. Really enjoyed your performance. Thanks for the autographed picture. I'm sure you tell all the girls their pretty, but thanks anyway. I had won 40 passes for the Comedy Catch, and invited about 35 of my friends to your show. Eveyone really had a good time.

Thanks again,
Theresa

Dear Barry- We saw you this past week on the Norwegian Sea and we really enjoyed your humor. You were kind enough to give our son an autographed photo. This means alot to him, as he is an aspiring 11 y/o actor who has done voiceovers, equity theatre, commercials (Taft-Hartley eligible, but still waiting for the next one), etc. You also talked to my brother-in-law, a film editor who lives close to you. Hope your tennis game is good. Right now is paddle tennis season in Chicago. We wish you the best.

Penny, Tim and Bryce Bashford

Wilmette, Illinois

Hi Barry -- Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your show last weekend at Excalibur. I am an aspiring standup, so have been trying to catch many different performers recently. Needless to say, you are the only I have seen opening up with a 4 Non-blondes song. That was great. The whole show was very funny. I am in LA, so would like to see your show again sometime, but your web site was down when I tried tonight. I'll check back. Take it easy,

Michael Kreuser

Where can i get a copy of fighter pilot? it's one of the funniest albums i have ever heard. it was a nightly favorite of mine and many friends on night watch in the navy for years in the mid 90's. Unprovoked, I still say "Well anyway, i married that cow. We're living in disneyland in a camaro. we're as happy as a man and a cow deserve to be." it meshes well into most conversations. i lost my illegal copy. i'm willing to pay for one now. tell me where, do this now. goddammit. put some more samples on yer website.

Hi Barry,

Saw your show(s) on the Majesty - too funny! Do you ever do shows in Boston? Mass that is.

Julianne

MR. DIAMOND

Hi how are you! Just thought I send you this E-Mail In regards of your entertainment and music. I think your really great at what you do and enjoy seeing you on stage. This is the first chance I got to E-mail you. We met at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and enjoyed the entertainment on stage. When I get more time to talk to you I like to purchase some of you music and tapes. Just let me know, Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for your time Email Address AdrianBetancourt@msn.com Thanks again Bye!

Tried accessing your website and had no luck (or maybe I was VERY lucky, depending on how you look at things...) Saw your show in Reno last month with 7 of my girlfriends...we had a blast, and you were wonderful. Don't you get tired of hearing people say that? My friend, Karen, bought your tape, and we listened while driving back to Oregon...I think you have a wonderful facility with accents. Maybe it's a New York thing...my husband was raised in Queens (originally from Sicily) and he has an ear for that sort of thing too. Whatever, you put on a great show. Was trying to raise your website to check out your schedule, but my server wouldn't connect (whoa!). Will try again, and hope for better things. Regards...dot

Subject: Just saying thanks for making us laugh

My husband and I caught you show in the Silver Legacy last week and just finished listening to your CD. We laughed our collective asses off. I found you show funny and for some reason, very compelling. Perhaps it was your singing? Anyway, I hope we can make it to another show when you are in the Bay Area. You are very entertaining, keep up the funny work.

Thanks,

The Peltiers

Barry - Oh my gosh - I've never laughed so much before. I had a great time at your show. Your material and your delivery were just right-on for me. I can't believe I've never seen you before, duh! You may remember me as the one who told you, "I'd have 3 of your babies before I even asked you your name". My grandmother, who was born in 1907 (and was a white woman in the south), used to say, "I'd have 3 of that man's babies without ever asking him his name" whenever she saw Charlie Pride! Also, I grew up in Memphis, worked at the Memphian, was a big Elvis fan, and later spend many nights at the clubs on Beale street, so when you sang Walking in Memphis" that did it. I'd never had the right impetus to use that phrase before. But you were the one! Imagine, a first, at your age. Aren't you proud. HA. I'll check your website for your schedule and hope to see you again sometime soon!

Kathy

Dear Barry, I have your CD from Vegas and absolutely love it. How do I purchase your most recent one? Didn't you record a new CD in La Jolla? Please let me know how to order your CD.

Your most loyal fan. Ruth Botsford

ribrjb@earthlink.net

Barry,

If you don't come back to Reno soon, the dog gets it. Rats, ... this email client doesn't support dog attachments. OK then, ... if you don't come back to Reno soon, the rat gets it. Nuts, ... this email client doesn't support "figure of speech" attachments either. OK now I've got you, ... er .. you guessed it, almond attachments are also non-starters. Please come back to Reno.

Woof, Squeak and <insert almond noise here>,

Dave

just a short note of thanks for your generousity on Friday night. your show was great - new material was strong - and your complection looked particularly fine as well. to show you how sick i am, i watched your video over coffee saturday morning. while i don't think i have the stalker instincts in me - if i were single, rich and stupid i'd follow you around the country - like a deadhead - showing up at all your engagements - laughing at all your jokes and handing you a towel after each set.

your greatest fan in la jolla

bill prince

princelj@netscape.net

Barry Hey:

I saw a Seinfeld rerun last night and you were so funny, it was really great. I was impressed. So, what's your standup schedule look like, where, when? I will come see you perform.Do you remember who this is? Just checking your schedule of performances out. How are you doing by the way?

Nelly

Barry,

Caught your act last night at Harvey's...You were Great! Has anyone ever compared you to Robin Williams? I hope that is not an insult to you, because I think the man is a genius. Or insane. Two sides of the same coin they say. Anyway, your frenetic pace was refreshing. And you absolutely nailed the impressions. Are you sure you Don't have multipersonality syndrom? J

We regularly go to Harvey's, thank's to their free ticket promotion, and so far we have never been disappointed. However, I have noticed that we aren't laughing as hard as we used to. Everything was funny at first, now I guess we are more selective...I don't know. I find myself critiqueing the acts now instead of laughing till I hurt.

Anyway I loved your act and hope to catch you again sometime, maybe in Vegas. We went to "Alter Ego Disneyland" four years ago and stayed in the Luxor. What a trip! But I suppose the place is ruined for you. I worked in a midway one summer at a county fair, and now I can't go without smelling the sweat, seeing the dirt, and avoiding the scams. You know?

Take care, and thanks for supporting our boy's in the Armed Forces!

Lelia

Hi Barry --

Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your show last weekend at Excalibur.

I am an aspiring standup, so have been trying to catch many different performers recently. Needless to say, you are the only I have seen opening up with a 4 Non-blondes song. That was great. The whole show was very funny.

I am in LA, so would like to see your show again sometime, but your web site was down when I tried tonight. I'll check back.

Take it easy,

Michael Kreuser

From: "Lelia H. Crowders" <jaab8@juno.com>

Hi Barry,

We've been enthusiastically following your career for some time and are delighted that you have a contract with NCL because we are avid cruisers. Is there a possibility that your itinerary will include one of their ships at some time during the late summer (late July-early August) of 2002? And, are there any more Robert Townsend "Partners in Crime" romps on the horizon? We're great fans of yours and love your humor. I have your CD which my two daughters managed to have you autograph when they were in Vegas several months ago. Pretty soon, we'll have to get another one, because this one is pretty much worn out. But your albums are hard to find.

Best wishes for the holidays.

Very sincerely,

Lelia O.V.H. Crowders

Dear Barry,

I have your CD from Vegas and absolutely love it. How do I purchase your most recent one? Didn't you record a new CD in La Jolla? Please let me know how to order your CD.

Your most loyal fan.

Ruth Botsford

ribrjb@earthlink.net

Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 23:19:41 -0500

From: "Richard J. Friedman" <RJFriedman@compuserve.com>

Subject: I am absolutely positively sure you don't remember me !!

Sender: "Richard J. Friedman" <RJFriedman@compuserve.com>

To: "barrysd@mediaone.net" <barrysd@mediaone.net>

Dear Barry: 12/24/01

Last spring I boarded the Norwiegen Majesty in San Juan (my home now and for the past 35 years) and with my wife Rita took that repositioning cruise that terminated in Boston. I saw every one of your on board performances, bought your C.D. (which I have now worn out) and basically "howled" like a tormented cayote with all of your hilarious voices and wacky "schtikloch!" Those black voices are only diminished by the sound of your "mother's" in the department store !! You should try to work more routines showcasing her heroic efforts trying to shove you through adolecence!! From time to time I check your website to see if you are going to be returning to the Caribbean or are going to be booked in the greater New York / Connecticut area where I travel every six weeks or so to visisit our kids, my mother and extended family. Hoping to re-connect someday at one your club acts in this or that part of the world. I note also that you have changed your website (which incidently looks just terrific) and I have wondered also how the tradgically sickening events of 9/11have effected your Hassan bin Working / Iraqi jokes.

Warmest regards from the head of your San Juan fan club along with my very sincerest hopes that your career continues to spiral upwards with piles of bookings and lucky breaks.......

Dick Friedman / WMDD Radio /

Barry:

We saw you at Catch a Rising Star last weekend October 6th. Loved both your singing and your comedy. You are very gifted. What we failed to do was purchase your CD after the show. We regret that because we can t get the songs out of our heads. In fact my husband hunted for the original version of What s Up (or What s going on) and found it. Great song, but it doesn t compare to your version.

So this is a long way of asking how do we go about purchasing your CD. We re up here in Vancouver, B.C. Canada?

Regards

Catherine Ducharme