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An uproarious and lacerating meditation on life-and death-by celebrated comedian and actor Denis Leary. Based on the writer-performer's hit Off-Broadway show, this rapid-fire monologue sends up society and its ills-disease, drugs, crime, junk culture, the recovery movement, pious political correctness, urban life, and above all, our fear of mortality-with wicked satire An uproarious and lacerating meditation on life-and death-by celebrated comedian and actor Denis Leary.
Based on the writer-performer's hit Off-Broadway show, this rapid-fire monologue sends up society and its ills-disease, drugs, crime, junk culture, the recovery movement, pious political correctness, urban life, and above all, our fear of mortality-with wicked satire and insight. 'High-octane comedy. Terribly, angrily funny.' - The New York Times 'Absolutely brilliant. The real cutting edge of American comedy.'
- The Boston Globe. I loved this in the nineties when it came out. I though Denis was irreverent, shocking, and very funny.
Then, in my constant research and love of standup, I discovered Bill Hicks. Bill Hicks, who died right before this came out. Bill Hicks, whose jokes flood this book. Bill Hicks, who was smarter and funnier than Leary could ever dream of being- although Denis is definitely the better actor. There are often overlaps in comedians' thoughts and hearts, and I am sure that Bill and Denis may have sh I loved this in the nineties when it came out. I though Denis was irreverent, shocking, and very funny.
Then, in my constant research and love of standup, I discovered Bill Hicks. Bill Hicks, who died right before this came out. Bill Hicks, whose jokes flood this book. Bill Hicks, who was smarter and funnier than Leary could ever dream of being- although Denis is definitely the better actor.
There are often overlaps in comedians' thoughts and hearts, and I am sure that Bill and Denis may have shared many of the very same thoughts- but to see them appear as Leary's alone beggars belief. This was practical plagiarizing in the first degree. Shame Bill died on the brink of having the comedy success of Leary. Shame Bill deserved his material being named under him. Worse shame that Leary got away with this theft with practically no publicity-worse than that- he then proceeded to have a career where he never had another decent comedy special, although he did do some okay acting work. Can't copy the dead guy. Sorry to say it, but I just think most of this is polished Hicks.
Don't believe me? Go listen to all of Bill Hicks' material and then we will talk.
It would be five stars were it properly credited to Bill-well maybe 4. With a raging wit as fiery as his lit cigarettes, Denis Leary unleashes his comic venom on a variety of topics whether it’s political correctness, war, drugs, alcohol, meat, or his own life experiences. Nobody is safe from his silver tongue and no topic is off limits. If comedy could kill, he’d have a higher body count than Henry Lee Lucas. Hell, he might already be able to pull that off with the clouds of smoke he spews into the theater. Lung cancer doesn’t faze him and nor do sensitive opinion With a raging wit as fiery as his lit cigarettes, Denis Leary unleashes his comic venom on a variety of topics whether it’s political correctness, war, drugs, alcohol, meat, or his own life experiences.
Nobody is safe from his silver tongue and no topic is off limits. If comedy could kill, he’d have a higher body count than Henry Lee Lucas. Hell, he might already be able to pull that off with the clouds of smoke he spews into the theater. Lung cancer doesn’t faze him and nor do sensitive opinions. He’s not leaving the theater until he gets a tumor-sized load off of his chest. In many ways, Denis Leary reminds me a lot of late-eighties, early-nineties George Carlin. They both have angry, rapid fire deliveries.
They can make humor out of even the most dismal topics. They have a non-binary political agenda. Let’s not forget the most important part of this comparison: Denis Leary and George Carlin are both funny as hell. Yes, I do realize that Mr.
Leary’s politically incorrect sense of humor might not survive in this day and age, but that’s exactly why it’s important for readers to delve into this book with an open mind. As long as you’re laughing, that’s all that matters. And damn, did I laugh my head off! It would be nearly impossible for me to list off all of the jokes I found hilarious in this book, because there are so many of them.
I don’t even want to give away samples of jokes, because I don’t do spoilers. But think about this for a minute: when you have a viciously angry chain-smoker onstage with an alcoholic buzz ranting and raving about sensitive topics, you know it’s going to be something special. He’s not being politically incorrect just for the hell of it either; he actually has substance to go with his style. Everything he says means something whether you agree with it or not. But even if you don’t agree with some of his talking points, you’re going to laugh anyways even if he has to die trying (which he probably will, given how much he smokes and drinks). If it isn’t obvious by the end of the story, then there is one thing you and Denis will definitely agree on: live every day like it’s the last. You want that big ass hamburger with five patties and god knows how much cheese?
You want that energy drink that will taste like sweet tarts but feel like heart attack hell? Cross things off your bucket list despite the fact that you’re not even close to the end yet. Hell, you might even be closer than you think, especially if you live in a fun and exciting place like New York, Denis Leary’s home state.
Don’t let life pass you. Take a chance! I’ll admit that I haven’t seen a whole lot of Denis Leary outside of “Rescue Me”, “Demolition Man”, and “Why We Suck”, but this book is a damn good introduction into what he’s really all about. Now that I’ve read the book, I’d like to see this routine performed live.
I could probably hunt it down on You Tube or some other movie streaming service. I hope I laugh just as loudly as I did when I read the damn book! A passing grade will go to Denis Leary and his fiery brand of humor! Actually reading this book, which is basically the special of the same name Leary did in the early 90's, made me think he did NOT rip off Hicks as much as everyone says he does. There's extra material here of the same vein and, for me, Leary and Hicks were what I call apples and oranges growing on the same farm. They had misanthropic, fuck-you humor and insights on pop culture and life in general, but to me the big difference is in delivery - Hicks was a bit calmer, more contemplative, the moonc Actually reading this book, which is basically the special of the same name Leary did in the early 90's, made me think he did NOT rip off Hicks as much as everyone says he does.
There's extra material here of the same vein and, for me, Leary and Hicks were what I call apples and oranges growing on the same farm. They had misanthropic, fuck-you humor and insights on pop culture and life in general, but to me the big difference is in delivery - Hicks was a bit calmer, more contemplative, the moonchild of George Calin, while Leary was an Irish car-bomb going off on stage.
They're both terrific, in their own ways. Just my two cents. Denis Leary is a five-time loser at the Emmy awards. And the Golden Globes. He has lost in both the drama and comedy categories.
In leading and supporting roles. Not to mention writing. Leary hopes to one day be nominated for—and more than likely not win—an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony Award.
His first literary foray Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid was a New Yor Denis Leary is a five-time loser at the Emmy awards. And the Golden Globes. He has lost in both the drama and comedy categories. In leading and supporting roles.
Not to mention writing. Leary hopes to one day be nominated for—and more than likely not win—an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony Award.
His first literary foray Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid was a New York Times bestseller, but not nominated for The National Book Award. In his long and storied entertainment career, Leary has also never won The Stanley Cup, The Nobel Peace Prize, or an argument with his wife. Photo ©Henry Leutwyler.
About No Cure for Cancer An uproarious and lacerating meditation on life—and death—by celebrated comedian and actor Denis Leary. Based on the writer-performer’s hit Off-Broadway show, this rapid-fire monologue sends up society and its ills—disease, drugs, crime, junk culture, the recovery movement, pious political correctness, urban life, and above all, our fear of mortality—with wicked satire and insight. “High-octane comedy.
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Terribly, angrily funny.”— The New York Times “Absolutely brilliant. The real cutting edge of American comedy.”— The Boston Globe.