1.   Allen can envision himself following in the footsteps of Robin Williams and Steve Martin, former standup comics who have enjoyed enormous success in films.

2.   Gregory, the former comic turned acid-tongued social critic, has long believed the CIA and FBI were up to no good when it came to blacks.

3.   In the business arena, the former stand-up comic was at his best in the limelight, but he has been considerably more private as a philanthropist.

4.   The Memphis native is a former stand-up comic.

5.   Libertarian Party chairman Richard Cooper said the party was ready to stand behind the former stand-up comic.