Possible Clues:

• Sleep’s upset on English lace?
• Goon makes point
• With 17-Across, 'Do the Right Thing' director
• Add alcohol to, as punch
• What's the point of lace?
• Huge nail
• Extremely high heel
• Lace, one that may be found on running shoe
• & 17. One speaking in a funny way about press is a comedian [2-word answer]
• Large nail; short pulse