"Ben Roy" is an American comedian and musician originally from Winthrop, Maine, who now lives in Denver, Colorado. Heavily tattooed, and known for his "spittle-flecked rants" on stage, Roy has been compared to Bill Hicks and Lewis Black. Roy is a member of The Grawlix, a trio of Denver comedians who produce a monthly live comedy show and web series. He is also a singer who has fronted several Denver-area punk rock bands.

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Coach Wilkinson approached me about doing it after my freshman year. He said it would help my endurance. Before, I had trouble running two miles.

I kept hitting the hurdles.