Holiday gifts: Ethan Ullman

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Ethan wants to put a little ho,ho,ho in the holidays.

Gifts and giving are on most everyone's mind this month. So we thought we'd ask a few people to share some thoughts on presents, past and present.

Next up: standup comedian and host of Storytime Time, Ethan Ullman.

What gift would you like to receive this season?

Why, the greatest gift of all! The gift of laughter... directed at me as I purposely try to get people to laugh at my jokes while I'm performing with Dan St. Germain at my show Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors on December 20.

Also, an Xbox controller.

What gift would you like to give ?

I would like to give the greatest gift of all -- the gift of laughter! -- to those who purchase full-price tickets to my upcoming comedy show, Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show, featuring headliner Dan St Germain, at Proctors on December 20.

What charity would you like to support?

Proctors. It's technically a charity, and I technically work there, so I technically want to support it because I technically get paid by Proctors so I technically want to support myself.

Also, an Xbox controller.

What was your most memorable holiday gift from childhood?

I remember telling my dad what I wanted for Christmas, but telling him not to tell anyone because I wanted to see if Santa would know without me telling him what I wanted. When Santa magically knew that I wanted an N64 and the Star Wars Rogue Squadron game, I was blown away and knew that he must be real for sure and that I was stupid for ever doubting his existence.

Also that Batman costume my grandma made for me that I still wear on occasion.
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More holiday gifts:
+ Rachel Person from Northshire Bookstore
+ Musical theater teacher and performer Brandon Jones
+ Katie O'Malley Maloney from Katie O' Weddings & Events
+ Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon
+ Musician Sean Rowe
+ Heather LaVine from The Confectionery
+ Lecco Morris from the Chefs Consortium

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