''William Melvin (Bill) Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian in the 1980s and early 1990s. Since his death from cancer at the age of 32, he has acquired a popular reputation as the pre-eminent anti-establishment comedian of his generation.He challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in black comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized media and popular culture as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic.''
LIFE's HANDBRAKE
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What is the handbrake in your life?
A limiting self-belief, a toxic relationship, a destructive addiction, being
trapped in egocentric drama or a crippling...
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Woah, dusty. This place sure looks dusty.
Why? Oh, probably because I abandoned it. Yes, I abandoned this site right
here; the site that used to be my only...
Welcome back! 02/15/2008 Broadcast
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56 men signed the Declaration of Independence
it appears that 9 (16%) were Masons
39 men signed the U.S. Constitution
13 (33%) were Freemasons
74 men were ...
