While other kids grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete or a rock star, Bill Hicks grew up desperate to make people laugh, so it’s no wonder he started doing stand-up in clubs before he had his driver’s license. Like a lot of comics, Hicks eventually realized the power of laughter, as well as the inspiration to be found in drugs and alcohol. It wasn’t long before he was wrestling with his demons on stage as he tried to find and free the original comic voice hidden beneath the easy jokes. The fact that he found that voice after finally triumphing over his inner demons is a cause for celebration. The fact that he died of cancer before the world could really appreciate what he accomplished is a shame.
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