Sea turtles are great. I’m just going to say that right here at the outset to allay any confusion about my feelings regarding sea turtles. They’re great and we should not hunt them to extinction. Yes, sea turtles are long-lived... Continue reading

5/27 - Washington D.C.: 9:30 Club 5/28 - Philadelphia, PA: Trocadero 5/30 - Somerville, MA: Johnny D's 5/31 - New York, NY: Subculture 6/6 - Seattle, WA: The Showbox 6/7 - Portland, OR: Hawthorne Theater 6/8 - San Francisco, CA:... Continue reading

A Bad Night at the Old Town “Great set tonight, Paul,” called Anton to the bandleader as the audience in the Ed Sullivan Theater filed out the doors. “You too, babe,” replied Paul. It was true. Another great set in... Continue reading

I have received many requests from people wondering how they can hear my interview with Howard Stern. Here it is in its entirety. Continue reading

The fact that I run is a source of mild embarrassment to me. It’s not the kind of thing I go around telling people because there’s something a little showoffy about distance running, even if you are as unaccomplished and... Continue reading

There is a place in Newtown called Ferris Acres Creamery, a working dairy farm that serves unbelievable ice cream. There’s no counter at the Creamery, no indoor serving area, just a couple windows where high school kids take your order... Continue reading

Oh Michael Jackson, musical prophet. You always had the words when words failed us. Wasn’t it you, possible molester of boys, who told us: If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and... Continue reading

Everybody is outraged – OUTRAGED! – over language hurled against women these last few weeks. First it was Rush Limbaugh. Then Bill Maher. Now Louis C.K. has resigned from hosting the Radio and TV Correspondent’s Dinner after Greta Van Susteren... Continue reading

You are right to be annoyed with me. In fact, nobody is more annoyed with me for using my Twitter account to mercilessly flog my new book than me. But over the last month ("Black: His Story Month"), that’s exactly... Continue reading

Some people emerge into adulthood as fully formed human beings, confident and able. These are people with clear visions of themselves, people who stride into the world with strong handshakes and winning smiles. I was not one of those people.... Continue reading

Last night for dinner I had some pepperoni pizza. Tonight I am going to have more pepperoni pizza. Not leftover pepperoni pizza, either. A brand-new “from the pizzeria” pepperoni pizza that I ordered via telephone and will shortly be picking... Continue reading

Mike And Tom Eat Snacks #27: Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies Michael Ian Black gives co-host Tom Cavanagh a marvelous account this week of his fictitious rivalry with the actor Ian McShane. Black spins a straight-faced tale about heroically landing himself... Continue reading

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For those of you wondering where I have been or what I’ve been doing, here I am. The dirt so far: I just shot a pilot for E! entitled “The Black List,” which is me giving daily pop culture commentary... Continue reading

This is my album of the year. Granted, most people refer to an album that’s been released the year in question, but this one comes from 2000. I just found it and have been listening to it non-stop for three... Continue reading

You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi! Stranger: hey You: Hi! Stranger: asl You: 39 m what's "L?" Stranger: petafile freak get a life You: Wait, are you mad at me? You: What's "petafile?" Stranger: your so dam... Continue reading

Greg was a guy I knew from comedy. We hung out a few times, did a couple shows together. I was struck by his immense intelligence and good spirit. He died yesterday after an accidental prescription drug overdose. I’ve been... Continue reading

On Sep 4, 2010, at 1:27 AM, Doubletree wrote: Dear Michael Black, Recently, we sent you an invitation to complete a Guest Satisfaction Survey concerning your stay with us at Doubletree Tallahassee, where you checked out on August 25, 2010.... Continue reading

Aug 25, 2010 Unreleased comedy album from The State arrives Sept. 14 MTV's The State has remained a cult classic ever since it premiered on MTV in the mid-'90s. But did you know the comedy troupe recorded an album after... Continue reading

It's the late show on a Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. I'm halfway through my set and I mention Barack Obama. Some scattered boos. Which is normal. Somebody always hates the president, no matter who that president might be. In... Continue reading

I'm in Columbus, OH this weekend. Go. Open Mike Michael Ian Black on the joys of commercial failure By Travis Hoewischer <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <![CDATA[// <![CDATA[ // <![CDATA[var addthis_pub="umediagroup";]]<![CDATA[> // ]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><!-- AddThis Button END --> 7 Comments Photo... Continue reading

I love this picture. For so many reasons, I love this picture. First of all, context. I found it on the site girlcameramirror, which is exactly what it sounds like: girls taking pictures of themselves in various states of undress.... Continue reading

It surprises people to learn that I write children’s books. It shouldn’t, as I have two kids. And also because I am a genius. And also because I like that easy children’s book money. This is a review from Publisher’s... Continue reading