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"Why I Hate Straws" Author Interview: WJBC

03 June 2010

"Why I Hate Straws" radio interview with host Ron Ross of WJBC in Bloomington, Illinois

http://wjbc.com/Tabid/7997/default.aspx?AID=16358

"Perfect" an OpenSalon.com Editor's Pick

As Barry continues construction on his second book (tentatively titled "Sorry, We Can't Use Funny"), his humor column "Perfect" has been selected as an Editor's Pick at OpenSalon.com, and an excerpt from the story is quoted on the site's home page.

http://open.salon.com/cover

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Scientists Announce Discovery Of World's Most Bored ManRahm Emmanuel Calls For Conservative Pundit's Face To Be RemovedTragedy struck the Sesame Street set today, when Big Bird was attacked by a rogue Muppet.In a rare moment of candor, John Kerry displays both faces at onceMan Runs Into Tree; Face Pushed Entirely Through SkulleBay Bids Spike For Rare Turnip That Looks Like ZeusArlen Specter Announces Plan To Run Against HimselfSongwriter David Crosby Continues To Deny Rumors Of Drug UseADT...

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Bookies were offering 50-to-1 on the Derby's long shot.Over the years, the Crackerjacks "surprise" began to lose its appeal.Budget Cuts Hit Dude RanchSusie kept misbehaving, so Daddy was forced to take back part of her birthday present.Reviews were mixed for McDonald's new Happy MealGreat Moments in Television History: The Doomed Pilot Episode of "Mr. Ed, The Severely Gelded Talking Horse"Family Pet Survives Being Rear-Ended By Tourist BusMrs. McKenzie was not impressed by Sally's entry for...

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Great Moments in American History: How George Washington really crossed the DelawareUncle Tink was just way too excited about the switch from DSL.Reviews were mixed for Richard Gere's comeback in the Kung Fu sequel, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Old Guy."Facing budget cuts, NASA unveils a new Mars booster rocket.It was just after dawn at Camp David when Bill Clinton spotted the unattended intern.Rural Priest Levitates; "One Down, Two Miracles To Go!" Claims BishopSadly, Vinnie's wife forgot to...

Lebrary.com interview (04/02/2010)

Barry's interview with Charlotte Mielziner, Premium Writer at Helium.com & Interview Blogger at Lebrary.com

http://lebrary.com/blog/2010/04/02/interview-with-barry-parham/

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Fraternity Hazing Out Of Control, Study ShowsAfter the nuclear war, dating rituals grew ever more desperateAt the last second, the Grombinis managed to save Sophia from certain deathThe record company did its best, but the Byrds still managed to shut up Judy CollinsGreat Moments In Puritan History: Cotton Mather Introduces the SnoodReviews were mixed for Disney's 'Daughter of Flubber'University of Georgia undergrads cited for bizarre 'bobbing for coeds' stuntCritics panned 'The Matrix XXV...

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Each day, the happy couple checked for more RSVPs to their shotgun weddingGang Wars Making Headway In Middle AmericaPost Office announces new marketing campaign: "If it's over 40 caliber, you don't have to weigh it!"The interviewer appeared a bit hesitant as he neared Ted Nugent's suburban compoundUpon hearing of Gandalf's death, the hobbits of the Shire took drastic steps"It ain't 302 Orchard Lane," snapped the homeowner. "It's thirty-aught-two."Following the brutal McCoy ambush, the...

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WL: Perfectly Offbeat (5 Stars)

Once you discover why funny man Barry Parham hates straws, you'll never look at one the same way again. As you get caught up in his offbeat world view you'll also never look at Alaska, Barbies, or Joe Biden the same way either.

This book collects a myriad of Parham's weekly humor columns into a physical tome that looks great on your bedside table. Just beware of the sleep you may start losing if you choose to read passages prior to bedtime. Also beware of your s...