Audiences at Harlem's The Apollo Theater, Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms, Dublin's The Comedy Cellar, and Tampa's The Improv are just a few that have been trippin' on a roller coaster "ranney" night of comedy. "ranney" dissects pop culture, unveils the mystery of self, and gives some of the most poignant and hysterical social commentary around. "ranney" was the premier comedian for Laff Tuesdays, the world famous Apollo Theater's professional comedy club in New York during the 90s. One of the most promising comedians, "ranney" was also a well sought after stage actor and poet. He took a hiatus from comedy in the late 90s, returned through a series of one man shows, and is now back in top form. He has become a favorite among southeastern fans of alternative and thought-provoking comedy where his is also known as Mr. FunnyBlackMan and The Illuminatus of Comedy.

Look for "ranney" at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe where he'll bring his latest one man show:

CUFFLINKS AND JOLLY RANCERS FOR DUMMIES

Back breaking stand-up, irresistable characters, and thunderous slams. Hilarious stand-up comedian and intense slam poet, "ranney," unleashes his latest one man jam. "ranney" takes the audience on a trip through his world of wacky yet true-to-life characters; profound yet grounded rants; and insanely insightful comedy. It's a new world from the heart and soul of an alert exorcist - a world impacted by the life of a comic that has lived as a socially proficient monk and a noble hedonist. It's a fun, new, yet recognizable journey through the mind of "ranney," a world somewhere between cufflinks and jolly ranchers.