Forget the birthday cake, get me Poundstone

Yes, that dread day is approaching when I have to admit to friends and family (and myself) that I'm a year older. What better way to ease to pain than have a good laugh and who better to deliver the yucks than Paula Poundstone? She'll be appearing at the Art Theatre on December 16 at 9 pm. The performance is sponsored by the Artful Thinking Organization as a benefit to breast cancer organizations. In addition, Poundstone will donate part of the proceeds from sales of her books and CDs to Long Beach Public Library. Tickets go for $40, but what the heck, it's my birthday.