'Bill Hicks was a bit misogynist' – young comics reassess the standup legend | Stage | The Guardian

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He was the Kurt Cobain of comedy, railing against advertising, politicians, the war on drugs, even waffle waitresses. What do the new generation make of the chain-smoking motormouth?

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Ian Scott Knight

2 months ago

Eternal love for Bill Hicks, comedic genius. RIP

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