James Gregory: ?Funniest man in America' at Princess on Nov. 2.

From: Decatur Daily (Decatur, AL) | Date: October 26, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Kate Klepper

Oct. 26--With a syrupy grin, untucked shirt, crumpled pants and untied shoes, the caricature of comedian James Gregory on his tour poster describes his act perfectly -- "down-home." There's no pretense to his routine. He makes fun of the crazy family member everyone has and the covered dish we've all taken to a funeral. Health nuts and animal rights activists don't escape his tongue's lashing. On Nov. 2, the Georgia-born laugh-riot, known as "the funniest man in America," will entertain audiences at Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts. The ...

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