Article: Richard Lewis is anything but unhappy.

Byline: Len Righi

Here's how far Richard Lewis will go for a laugh, especially when his good buddy, "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator Larry David, is involved:

In "Curb's" fifth and most recent season, an ongoing plot line concerned Lewis needing a kidney transplant and David wrestling with his conscience over just how far he should go to help out his friend in need.

"I dropped 15 pounds for a 12-second shot, where Larry sees me walking down the (hospital) hall," says Lewis with uncurbed glee. "I really wanted Larry to freak, to see his own death, what it might be like."

Lewis was so convincing at appearing frail and ...

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