; I take great pride in it . Vincent August Sicari turned down two careers -- one as a comedian , the other as a judge . New Jersey 's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that he must choose one or the other . Sicari -- until today a municipal court judge in South Jersey -- chose comedy . Court ruled that criticism of his career could cast doubt on his impartiality ; Sicari disputed that .
Vincent August Sicari turned down two careers -- one as a comedian , the other as a judge . New Jersey 's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that he must choose one or the other . Sicari -- until today a municipal court judge in South Jersey -- chose comedy . Court ruled that criticism of his career could cast doubt on his impartiality ; Sicari disputed that .