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**jelena-nanana** · 06-23-2008, 08:22 PM

He was one of my heros growing up and remained so throughout my life. Came onto the scene as a relatively mainstream comedian changing course in the late 60's in and so doing became a counter-cultural hero.

It wasn't an easy thing to do. At the time he made the switch he had a substantial mainstream following and with it I am sure a comfortable lifestyle. He gave all that up to follow his heart. You have to admire people who do that.

Of course his mastery of language was legendary and represented a defining characteristic of his style. But his use of what was than known as "off-color" humor and more importantly his political and social observations established his place in history as a trailblazer who along with Lenny Bruce before him, and contemporaries like Richard Pryor paved the way for the new generation of comics. He will be missed.

Rest in peace.

06-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#7
jelena-nanana Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 335 Senior Member	He was one of my heros growing up and remained so throughout my life. Came onto the scene as a relatively mainstream comedian changing course in the late 60's in and so doing became a counter-cultural hero. It wasn't an easy thing to do. At the time he made the switch he had a substantial mainstream following and with it I am sure a comfortable lifestyle. He gave all that up to follow his heart. You have to admire people who do that. Of course his mastery of language was legendary and represented a defining characteristic of his style. But his use of what was than known as "off-color" humor and more importantly his political and social observations established his place in history as a trailblazer who along with Lenny Bruce before him, and contemporaries like Richard Pryor paved the way for the new generation of comics. He will be missed. Rest in peace.
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