Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusions

Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusions

6.6IMDb Score
Released:2012-04-24
Duration:74 min
Director:Marcus Raboy
Actors:Paul F. Tompkins
Production:Comedy Central

Overview:

When it comes to odd jobs, Paul F. Tompkins has experienced them all, stand-up comedian included. In this extended and uncensored stand-up special, Paul (supported by his impressive mustache) takes us on a hilarious tour of his varied career. Relive his glory days as an employee at a Beta-only video store, a hat shop salesman catering to tourists looking for "king hats," an actor with an improbable cameo in an epic film, and an anxious host of Best Week Ever.

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