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Head Rush: Cool Jobs in Science: Chris Hardwick
Chris Hardwick explains why being a nerd is cool: he was a high-school math and chess geek, and now he's a stand-up comedian, writer, TV host, blogger, and all-around weird and wacky experimenter.
Added: Oct 6, 2010
Views: 2758 Views
Runtime: 01:00
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