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Who are your comedy heroes?

Getting slapped by Chevy Chase.

What was Curb Your Enthusiasm like?

Taking cues from Larry David.

Real-World Jobs

It's hard to make a living doing comedy, Huebel says.

Human Giant and Music

Huebel tries to subvert the machine.

Is anything out of bounds?

It's more about inconvenience, Huebel says.

What’s the best idea you’ve ever had rejected?

The mysteries of Tom Selleck.

How can Saturday Night Live stay relevant?

Comedy is ultimately a subjective thing, Huebel says.

What is Human Giant?

Huebel talks about how the group came together and where it fits.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

The power of facial hair.

If you had $100 billion, how would you spend it?

Whores and charity, Huebel says.

What’s the most inappropriate thing you’ve ever Googled?

A blogger gets personal.

Human Giant on the Web

My Space provided Human Giant with an easy avenue for improv.

Is YouTube changing our taste in comedy?

Farting cats take the cake.

How are humor websites changing the business of comedy?

Barber overcompensated for his grandmother's bad cooking.

How is technology changing comedy?

It's changed how we're consuming comedy, Huebel says.

Do incentives work in education?

Some teachers even come to DonorsChoose to provide these.

Do teachers make enough money?

If you really believe teachers are pivotal, put your money where your mouth is, says Best.

Do boys fall through the cracks?

Do male students need more attention?

The Best Approach: Top-Down or Bottom-up?

When it comes to education, is bottom-up really the best approach? Does No Child Left Behind work?

What is a parent’s role in a child’s education?

Best thinks it is possible to break a vicious cycle that doesn’t value education.

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