Comedian Bill Hicks, who died in 1994 at 32 years old, was a
brilliant American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician.
His unique comedy style and material largely consisted of general discussions
about society, religion, politics, philosophy, patriotism and personal issues.
He was never boring and is still more than relevant today: Allen L Roland
I get a kick out of being an outsider
constantly. It allows me to be creative. I don't like anything in the
mainstream and they don't like me: Bill Hicks
Bill
Hicks.. Do you remember him?
He
was a truth teller but he did it with biting humor and satire.
It's
hard to forget him ~ particularly on Independence Day for he was in many ways, a true
patriot.
Many
consider him the best American humorist since Mark
Twain.
He
died too young of pancreatic cancer in 1994 but his work lives on.
Video:
Three minutes
Were
we smarter 20 years ago?
Hicks
sure was.
He had a way of throwing hard reality at you and making you laugh at the same
time ~ similar to Mark Twain.
I
really miss Bill Hicks. If you don't know who
he was, these videos will let you know. If you knew him, I know you're clicking
on these right now.
You'll
be shocked at how clearly Bill Hicks saw the
whole political game
and how it was played ~ and that was
over 20 years ago. With a few minor updates for today, he'd still be
ahead of the cutting edge.
For
example, Bill talks here about War, Freedom and
what really makes him tick.
Video:
ten minutes
Bill
also thought that most of our heroes were dead ~ and that included JFK.
"
I love talking about the Kennedy assassination. The reason I do is because I'm
fascinated by it. I'm fascinated that our government could lie to us so
blatantly, so obviously for so long, and we do absolutely nothing about it. I
think that's interesting in what is ostensibly a democracy. Sarcasm - come on
in. People say "Bill, quit talking about Kennedy man. It was a long time
ago, just let it go, alright? It's a long time ago, just forget it." I'm
like, alright, then don't bring up Jesus to me. As long as we're talking shelf
life here." Bill Hicks
So here's Bill talking about a favorite subject ~ the JFK assassination
Video:
six minutes
And
here’s what many consider the shortest and greatest
political satire ever presented, regarding incoming presidents ~ Video: One minute
I left in love, in
laughter, and in truth, and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there
in spirit : Bill Hicks
Allen
L Roland
Freelance Alternative
Press Online columnist and transformational counselor
Allen L Roland is available for comments, interviews, speaking engagements and
private Skype consultations (allen@allenroland.com )
Allen
L Roland is a practicing psychotherapist, author and
lecturer who also shares a daily political and social commentary on his web log and website allenroland.com He also guest hosts a
monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on www.conscioustalk.net
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