socially-conscious stand-up comedy? Go get the new Bill Hicks- Sane Man DVD - a 90-minute set from the early 90' s in Austin, and he just goes off. not quite as good as the 3-show Bill Hicks Live DVD from a couple years back, but essential just the same. Bruce and Pryor paved the way, and Bill joyrided the steamroller to further the path. did i mention already how essential Bill is? good; i meant it.

as the DVD blurb says, 'hilarious insights into our twisted world; the government, the military, the police, religion, smoking, pornography, drugs, and, of course, for those of you who are getting antsy, a couple of dick jokes'.

Pat, PM me your address and i'll send you one for the holidays (offer not available for short Irish fucks).