Guest guest Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1299107900392312026 & q=doug+stanhope http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hicks William Melvin Hicks, better known as Bill Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994), was a controversial American stand-up comedian, satirist, and social critic. Hicks is often compared to Lenny Bruce (although he frequently denied knowing much about Bruce's life or work) and Sam Kinison (a contemporary and friend). Comedian Richard Pryor figured largely as an inspiration and stand-up idol for Hicks, as did Woody Allen who also served strongly as a very early influence for a pre-teen Bill. Like Lenny Bruce, Hicks challenged formal and informal forces of censorship, and suggested a disconnect between the values and operations of modern life, particularly in the United States, a country toward which his humor frequently adopted a tone ranging from cynicism to scathing critique. Hicks characterized his own performances as " Chomsky with dick jokes " .[1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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