The standup continued his contentious comeback in Paris – presenting a dilemma for the woman asked to gig with him
Being asked to open for a famous comic is every struggling standup comedian’s dream. A chance to be seen, to get a foot in the door. But what if that comic is no longer famous but notorious?
Louis CK, once the standup world’s darling, now its bete noire, took to the stage on Tuesday night in Paris for a hush-hush, last-minute performance in a plush theatre near Pigalle. CK recently returned to the New York comedy scene nine short months after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged, ultimately confirmed by CK himself. Some are disgusted by his hasty return; others keen to welcome him back. Does it matter that his apology left a lot to be desired or that he seems reluctant to address what has happened – that he masturbated in front of women?
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