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Comically channeling the demise of great world empires, Colin Quinn takes audiences through his version of the history of the world in 75 minutes. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about Ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn uses satire to take on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that toppled the world's most powerful nations.

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Performances ended on Mar. 5, 2011.

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About Colin Quinn: Long Story Short

A comic look at the rise and fall of the world’s great empires, Long Story Short starts at the beginning. After a quick takedown of cavemen, Quinn moves through Greeks and Romans (smart guys vs. tough guys) and then trudges into the Dark Ages. He targets, among others, Latin America (Maya, Inca, those pesky conquistadors), the Middle East, the tribes of Africa and moves all the way through to the British Empire (with its longstanding crush on France) and us, the Walmart-loving, Snooki-watching American empire we are today.

Long Story Short’s Colin Quinn Shares His Silly and Serious Backstage Digs
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Long Story Short’s Colin Quinn Shares His Silly and Serious Backstage Digs
Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short To Air on HBO in April
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Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short To Air on HBO in April
Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Gets a Second Broadway Extension
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Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Gets a Second Broadway Extension
Colin Quinn Exits
Final Bow
Colin Quinn Exits
Long Story Short's Colin Quinn Resolves to Give Up a Private Obsession
New Year's Resolution
Long Story Short's Colin Quinn Resolves to Give Up a Private Obsession
Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Quinn & More to Headline Benefit for Family of Comedian Greg Giraldo
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Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Quinn & More to Headline Benefit for Family of Comedian Greg Giraldo
Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Gets the Squigs Treatment
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Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Gets the Squigs Treatment
Colin Quinn Visits with Jimmy Fallon
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Colin Quinn Visits with Jimmy Fallon
Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Extends on Broadway
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Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Extends on Broadway
Colin Quinn Chats On Late Show
TV Appearance
Colin Quinn Chats On Late Show
 You Set 'Em Up, He Knocks 'Em Down! Long Story Short Star Colin Quinn Answers Your Questions
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You Set 'Em Up, He Knocks 'Em Down! Long Story Short Star Colin Quinn Answers Your Questions
An Impressive Line-Up of Stand-Ups Salute Colin Quinn on Opening Night of Long Story Short
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An Impressive Line-Up of Stand-Ups Salute Colin Quinn on Opening Night of Long Story Short
Long Before Long Story Short, Colin Quinn Rapped Like LL Cool J and Dressed Like Batman's Robin
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Long Before Long Story Short, Colin Quinn Rapped Like LL Cool J and Dressed Like Batman's Robin
Laughing the Opening Night Away at Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short
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Laughing the Opening Night Away at Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short
Was Our Word of Mouth Panel Wrapped Up in Colin Quinn's Long Story Short?
Word of Mouth Review
Was Our Word of Mouth Panel Wrapped Up in Colin Quinn's Long Story Short?
A First Look at Funnyman Colin Quinn in  Long Story Short
First Look
A First Look at Funnyman Colin Quinn in Long Story Short
 Long Story Short Star Colin Quinn is Taking Your Questions!
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Long Story Short Star Colin Quinn is Taking Your Questions!
A Peek at Jerry Seinfeld, Broadway Director! See Colin Quinn in Rehearsal for Long Story Short
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A Peek at Jerry Seinfeld, Broadway Director! See Colin Quinn in Rehearsal for Long Story Short
Watch It: Vote Yes on Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Commercial
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Watch It: Vote Yes on Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short Commercial
Jerry Seinfeld and Anderson Cooper Talk Long Story Short With Colin Quinn
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Jerry Seinfeld and Anderson Cooper Talk Long Story Short With Colin Quinn
Will Jerry Seinfeld Step Into Colin Quinn's Story?
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Will Jerry Seinfeld Step Into Colin Quinn's Story?
Comedy Today! Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Quinn and Anderson Cooper Discuss Long Story Short
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Comedy Today! Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Quinn and Anderson Cooper Discuss Long Story Short
Tickets Now on Sale for the Broadway Transfer of Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for the Broadway Transfer of Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
Colin Quinn Long Story Short Hits Broadway
First Performance
Colin Quinn Long Story Short Hits Broadway
Colin Quinn Long Story Short, Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Headed for Fall Broadway Run
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Colin Quinn Long Story Short, Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Headed for Fall Broadway Run
Colin Quinn to Star Off-Broadway in Solo Show Long Story Short, Directed by Jerry Seinfeld
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Colin Quinn to Star Off-Broadway in Solo Show Long Story Short, Directed by Jerry Seinfeld
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