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Medway’s Rick Canavan breaks into comedy

Medway native finds his voice in comedy

By Andrew Clark

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  December 22, 2011

There is something organic about Rick Canavan’s act, a quality which comes from his comfortable demeanor and wealth of personal material. No topic is off limits for the Medway native. Prior relationships. Growing up with psoriasis. His love of comic books. From playing alongside national headliners to hosting his own monthly show, Canavan has become a familiar face in just six years on the circuit.

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