Chicago comedian Anthony Griffith reflects on loss and laughter
CHICAGO - Ying and yang. Sweet and sour. The bad with the good.
It's something comedian Anthony Griffith knows all too well.
Griffith, a native of Hyde Park, started playing comedy clubs after his love of magic faded. Doing the local comedy circuit with his traditional, mainstream humor (read: no profanity) would eventually lead him to Hollywood, a spot on "Star Search," and the holy grail for stand-up life: A few turns on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
"I was different. I wanted to be a
