Who's better? Boston or LA?

Comedians: Boston Los Angeles is a breeding ground for bad actors and even worse writers - yes, we're talking to you, Tori Spelling and Bret Easton Ellis - but thanks to us, LA's not lacking for funny folks. Local comedians who've made their way from Boston to Burbank include Jay Leno, Denis Leary, Sarah Silverman, Steve Carell (left), Louis C.K., Lenny Clarke, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler, Paula Poundstone, Amy Poehler, and Steven Wright, to name just a few.

Comedians: Boston

Los Angeles is a breeding ground for bad actors and even worse writers - yes, we're talking to you, Tori Spelling and Bret Easton Ellis - but thanks to us, LA's not lacking for funny folks. Local comedians who've made their way from Boston to Burbank include Jay Leno, Denis Leary, Sarah Silverman, Steve Carell (left), Louis C.K., Lenny Clarke, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler, Paula Poundstone, Amy Poehler, and Steven Wright, to name just a few.

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