Leonard Alfred Schneider, better known by his stage name Lenny Bruce, was an American stand-up comedian, social critic and satirist.
He was renowned for his open, free-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. His 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial was followed by a posthumous pardon, the first in New York State history, by then-Governor George Pataki in 2003. He paved the way for future outspoken counterculture-era comedians, and his trial for obscenity is seen as a landmark for freedom of speech in the United States.
Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God. God
When you're eight years old nothing is your business. business
Communism is like one big phone company. being funny
Miami Beach is where neon goes to die. being funny
There are never enough I Love You's. love
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge
3 quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more quotes from Dave Barry
27 more quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 thoughts from Winston Churchill
74 thoughts from Winston Churchill