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He calls himself the "Mayor of Comedy" because "I help so many comedians get involved and get into this business." But no headline-grabbing kickbacks for this punch line politician: "It's all volunteer work."
  
Bruce is still doing "comedy for everyday life" as he puts it. One big difference, now that he's lost a lot of weight, is that he doesn't polish off a pizza after the show. The former barbecue chef and Frito-Lays salesman is slimming down.
  
"I'm in a groove, eating good and working out. You ask yourself, you want to live or die? You want to take a pill for the rest of you life?" he asks in a moment of seriousness. "I'm still a big guy. I'm power lifting now, trying to look sexy."
  
Bruce performs at the Improv in the Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore St. on the west bank of Cleveland's Flats. Shows are 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are ($25.). Call 216-696-4677.