Article: Jerry Seinfeld opens up // Rising Star catches comic on way to the top

"Dogs are broke their entire lives. You know why they have no money? No pockets. They see change on the street, there's nothing they can do about it." - Jerry Seinfeld

After delivering lines like that, comedian Jerry Seinfeld bounded offstage in front of a sold-out Vic Theatre last fall.

It was a bouncy step in his career climb. The 34-year-old Long Island native was moving out of the smoke-filled comedy clubs after more than 10 years and into a special on the HBO pay-cable channel and national recognition. At the time, Seinfeld said he was leaving the smaller rooms behind. Seinfeld stood like a gladiator triumphant in the comedy survival game.

Nevertheless, he will return this ...

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