Russ wonders who in the world would want to provoke a shark attack?!
After joining NBC as a page, Meneve tried out as a comedian in various clubs in New York City and succeeded in getting stage time at major venues like the "Comedy Cellar", the "Comic Strip" and "Caroline's." He appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Last Call with Carson Daly, and Last Comic Standing.
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VIDEO BELOW: Some of Russ' early work on the Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno.