20. Demetri Martin

Demetri Martin thinks the worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of 'Charades'... followed by 'Naps'. He plays guitar and harmonica (and foot chimes) while telling jokes. He draws simple but hilarious pictures, sometimes with both hands. He did his undergrad at Yale and dropped out of NYU's law school one year before graduation to pursue comedy. And in the world of dry, deadpan humor, he's surely the next big thing.

Before I wore out his guffaw-inducing comedy cd These Are Jokes, I had been an ardent fan of his periodic segments on The Daily Show. His "Trendspotting" showcased his sarcastic wit while discussing current hot topics in the youth movement, and he also filmed a unique Comedy Central Presents standup routine. But it's his current project, Important Things with Demetri Martin, that has (hopefully) catapulted him into the spotlight. The show features standup bits that display his visual stylings, as well as a variety of sketches, a la Chappelle's Show.

For fans of Flight of the Conchords and Jack Handey's Deep Thoughts, I strongly suggest catching Important Things on Wednesday nights. Oh, and don't forget these as well...