Oh, yeah, it's February 26, 2009 already

[sashash]

And one of the most unlikely father figures in my life died this day fifteen years ago.

Keep tearing it up, wherever you are, Bill Hicks.

You continue to be a hero in so many ways.

Comments

[shadowprison]

I was at a reading last year and one of the poets stole an entire passage from a Hicks routine. I was disgusted.

[heartbyheart]

I've really been getting into Bill Hicks the past few months.

And I totally blame K for his death.

[sashash]

I saw that post (it was yours that reminded me, though I'd been thinking about him a lot again this past month).

He was an imperfect savior, you know?

If you don't own Bill Hicks: Live, get thee to a purveyor of fine digital video discs and throw all your available money at them. It's worth it for any of the performances, but I'll always have a special place in my heart for the documentary.

[heartbyheart]

I don't own it, but I Netflixed it two weeks ago. Amazing, amazing stuff. I would definitely like to own it on that blessed day when I have any small amount of extra income.

[sashash]

When you're so into him that you can bear the less-than-perfect set, I also highly recommend Sane Man. The backstage footage is amazing.