Bill Hicks (1961-1994) was one of the funniest, smartest and most courageous human beings to walk this planet. He was never afraid to question or criticize our existence and how a lot of us simply drudge our way through life without realizing how precious, and fleeting, it really is. He was (and still is) a relevant social critic who ruffled people's feathers and offered a different way of looking at our world.
He died too early, at the age of 32 from cancer. His spirit, tenacity and unblinking straightforward discussion of pertinent issues will be remembered for many years to come.
Here are some clips of his hilarious and engaging performances:
One of the greatest discourses ever spoken: It's Just a Ride
*Note: Bill died in 1994, notice how relevant his critiques are for today? Even the names of people and places (Bush, Iraq, fundamentalist Christians, etc.) are the same as the issues we face today.
How far have we come?
Are we still in the same place?
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