Colin Quinn, a quintessential New Yorker, was born and raised in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. Before making his mark in the world of comedy, Quinn worked as a bartender, a job he held prior to embarking on his comedic journey. His foray into stand-up comedy began in 1985, shortly after his first year of college, when a friend convinced him to start performing together. Quinn's first attempt at comedy took a unique turn when he was arrested for buying drugs and ended up performing for the police in his jail cell, to an audience of silence. In 1987, Quinn's comedic presence gained momentum when he became a co-host of "Remote Control," a popular MTV game show. The show featured guest appearances from fellow comics and friends such as Adam Sandler and Denis Leary. Quinn continued to build his relationship with MTV by hosting "Colin Quinn's Manly World," a sports comedy show. In the early 1990s, he hosted the A&E stand-up show "Caroline's Comedy Hour," working with Jon Stewart as one of the show's writers. Quinn's comedy often reflected a deep connection with fellow comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld. He was prominently featured in Seinfeld's documentary on stand-up, "Comedian," and contributed to the commentary track on the DVD release. In 1995, Quinn joined the ranks of "Saturday Night Live" as a writer and featured player, rising to the status of a cast member in 1997. The following year, he took over as the anchor of the iconic "Weekend Update" segment, succeeding Norm MacDonald. Quinn remained with the show until 2000. In 1998, Quinn made his Broadway debut with "Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake," a one-man show that candidly depicted the struggles of the working-class Irish community he knew from Brooklyn. Despite his success, Quinn faced setbacks; his prime-time sketch comedy show for NBC in 2002 lasted only three episodes, reportedly due to poor ratings and concerns over its racial content. In 2003, Quinn joined Comedy Central's late-night lineup with "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." Modeled after late-night discussions with fellow comics at the Olive Tree café above the Comedy Cellar, the show was a dynamic round-table discussion full of roasting and candid exchanges. Regular guests included close friends Patrice O'Neal, Nick Di Paolo, Rich Vos, and Jim Norton. Although popular among fans for its raw humor, "Tough Crowd" ended its run in November 2004. Throughout his career, Quinn has been open about his past struggles with alcohol, having given it up following several blackouts and legal troubles. His performances are characterized by a gravelly voice and a distinctive, mumbling delivery. In 2010, Quinn launched "Long Story Short," a one-man show directed by Jerry Seinfeld that humorously navigated the history of human civilization. The show transitioned from an Off-Broadway success to a Broadway run at the Helen Hayes Theater and was later adapted into an HBO special in 2011. Colin Quinn's contributions to comedy have been recognized by Comedy Central, which ranked him number 56 in their countdown of the greatest stand-ups of all time. His unique voice in comedy, both figuratively and literally, continues to resonate with audiences.