Paula Poundstone

Her show at the Provincetown Town Hall last night was an hour and 40 minutes. Like certain Beatles' songs, there were several false endings. Just when you thought she was winding up the show she kept going, meanwhile admitting she has OCD that results in her inability to stop talking, both in personal and professional settings.

The show was very enjoyable despite no air-conditioning and stifling humidity. I have always enjoyed the way Poundstone has long set-ups for punch lines that really pay off. She poked a little fun at her public problems and engaged some improvisatory dialogue with audience members. I like everything about her delivery, her voice, her timing and her brand of humor.