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[COMEDY] Steven Wright’s deadpan delivery is legendary for it’s deadpanness. His delivery is so deadpan at times it’s almost as if he’s not even speaking but merely thinking out loud. If minimalism is a style in comedy, then he invented and perfected it—often reducing his bits down to a few words. Wright won an Oscar in 1989 for his role in the short film The Appointments of Dennis Jennings, quipping during his acceptance speech “We’re really glad that we cut out the other 60 minutes.” His film roles are numerous, but usually in the form of understated appearances in unexpected films, like his role as radio DJ in Reservoir Dogs, or as The Guy on the Couch in Half Baked. His true calling is as a stand-up comedian, however. The 60-year-old comedian, who has made his 37-year-long career as a sort of anti-comic, will perform live at the UB Center For The Arts on Friday October 7.