Critical acclaim from a deceased comedy great, some living comedy near-greats, some stingy ingrates, some corporate poobahs, a discerning close relative, the Oakland Police Department, the entire state of Flux, and the indefatigable Minnie Moore:

"You were awesome. Everyone was laughing the WHOLE time. That didn't happen with everyone else. I felt kind of stupid because I was laughing so hard..."
--Nancy Lang, Kendall-Jackson Winery, 27 July 2001

"We all are impressed. Thanks for spending time with us. It is not often that we have the opportunity to hang with celebrities..."
--Peter Wallace, STX Inc, 28 October 2001

"You're hilarious, Ross. Both in person and via email/written word. You are also the consummate professional comedian and I can always rely on you to do a fantastic job. THANK YOU!!"
--Liz Grant, Liz Grant's Comedy Showcase, 29 October 2001

"Thanks for being so great in every way and for sharing your time with us. It was comedians like you that made it all possible. Your excitement and commitment certainly took the show up a notch. I like to work with people like you. Thank you very, very much..."
--Grace White, Grace White Productions, 30 December 2001

"As a past owner of the Holy City Zoo and comedy club producer who has showcased numerous comics including Robin Williams, Paula Poundstone, Jerry Seinfeld, amongst others, I say Ross Turner is destined to be a comedy star of the future. Intelligent funny humor."
--John Cantu, humormall.com, 7 January 2002

"Ross, what a great set! Thank you so much for coming out and having a great time with us on opening night. I will definitely have you back to NBI."
--Melina Mellor, North Beach Improv, 21 April 2002

"Ross!!! You are the man, my friend, the absolute man!! I was blown away. You are an excellent writer. I enjoyed watching your set tonight. Good stuff!"
--Reggie Steele, Comedian, 8 June 2002

"Thank you for the wonderful evening of comedy entertainment. The introduction you prepared for me to introduce you was very much appreciated. It saved me time in preparing something myself, and your introduction was a lot funnier than anything I could have prepared. The custom jokes you wrote for our group were received very well. Nice job! Your professionalism was superb. And best of all, you made me look good! Thank you."
--Judy Puccioni, Executive Assistant, North Bay Angels, 16 July 2002

"You were really great - I have told my friends how you deftly handled that loudmouth in the corner!"
--Kimber O'Neil, Bad Kitty Films, 15 November 2002

"Brilliant, simply brilliant."
--Jane Marie Cleveland, Aunt, 15 November 2002

"I think you're a very talented guy. You are a fabulous, talented comic. I got more feedback about your set than you can believe. People really loved you." --Noel Murphy, The Relationship Game, 9 December 2002

"Ross, you are one talented guy! Think Letterman! Do it while he still has hair!"
--Noel Murphy, The Relationship Game, 2 January 2003

"Excellent gesticulation and angst and German Trekking."
--Jane Marie Cleveland, Aunt, 29 January 2003

"Ross did a very clever, entertaining job as comedian auctioneer. Very animated."
--Ann & Larry Wheat, Millennium Restaurant, 27 April 2003

"On behalf of the owner, Wayne Mayhew, I extend a thank you to Ross Turner for his excellent job as emcee for Thursday and Friday's paid shows."
--SpiritWalker, Pepper Belly's Variety and Comedy Theater, 5 May 2003

"Turner was so fast on his feet and with his auctioneering that he brilliantly incorporated into his routine some "helpful" comments from the audience during the auction, which only made his hilarious auction that much more fun. Laughing for a good cause never felt better."
--Patti Breitman, Breitman Press, 30 April 2003

"Ross in particular was great. I loved his auction. One, he was funny. This is invaluable. Two, he kept it moving at a smooth, fast pace. Three, he could roll with the punches of whatever unpredictable thing happened, and he could make a joke on the spot. I liked how he identified people so those of us in back could know what was going on. 'We have 20 from down in front.' 'Thank you, strange bearded man.' (which was also hilarious). It was like an evening at summer camp."
--Marie Mason, Oakland Police Department, 30 April 2003

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