Gerson "Bud" Friedman, 90, was a promoter who pioneered the modern-day comedy club. He died November 8, 2022. Quotable Quotes: "I've always been a ham." "Richard Pryor once said I had taken advantage of him because he was Black, and I was absolutely heartbroken. When I got home my wife said, 'You should have told him you take advantage of all performers, regardless of race, creed or color.'"

Gerson "Bud" Friedman, 90, was a promoter who pioneered the modern-day comedy club. He died November 8, 2022. Quotable Quotes: "I've always been a ham." "Richard Pryor once said I had taken advantage of him because he was Black, and I was absolutely heartbroken. When I got home my wife said, 'You should have told him you take advantage of all performers, regardless of race, creed or color.'"

20: Budd Friedman

What a Life! Lessons from Legends Podcast is a daily commentary featuring 90-second (or so) obituaries of interesting people who lived interesting and meaningful lives. Bestselling biographer Paul Batura believes we can and must learn from those who just died. In fact, we often learn as much or even more from their successes as we do from their mistakes. The best life is the life that makes the most of this one and yet reaches happily and faithfully for the next.

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20: Budd Friedman

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