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VIDEO: Lenny Clarke Talks North Andover and Stand-Up

Lenny Clarke talks about why he likes to come to North Andover, and his stand-up career.

Local comedian Lenny Clarke stopped by at China Blossom Saturday night. Clarke gave Patch an exclusive interview before the show.

The 58 year-old Clarke is finishing a ten year run as "Uncle Teddy" on TV's Rescue Me, and is set to premiere as Chelsea Handler's raunchy father in her new sitcom, Are You There Vodka, it's me Chelsea.

The cambridge-natve has had a 35-year career. He's been in several sitcoms including his own Lenny, then the John Laroquette Show, and most recently Rescue Me. Clarke has also had several movie roles including There's Something about Mary, Me, Myself, and Irene, and Fever Pitch. 

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Clarke has also been involved in Massachusetts politics, having run for mayor of Cambridge and, most recently, stumping for Scott Brown during his improbable run for Senate.

In this installment, Clarke discusses his stand-up career and his thoughts on the North Andover crowds.

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This summer, Clarke will be on a nationwide tour with Rescue Me stars Denis Leary and others including a stop at the Mohegan Sun Casino July 8 at 8pm.

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