Death of a clown
Not everybody "got" Richard Lewis, but I sure did. His was comedy, but it was also somehow drama. Mania, really. One of a kind. A kid from Englewood. A toast to his life is in order.
Not everybody "got" Richard Lewis, but I sure did. His was comedy, but it was also somehow drama. Mania, really. One of a kind. A kid from Englewood. A toast to his life is in order.
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Most of the current comedians are afraid to offend. I hope it’s not a trend.
ReplyDeleteRichard was so beyond that. It was as if his thoughts had to come out, damn the consequences. With Johnny, with Dave, he just let it flow. They were great hosts who let him go just far enough. Special moments.
ReplyDeleteVery sad.
DeleteRichard was superb from the get-go and didn’t stop. It was like he couldn’t. Went through a lot. A true artist. In the pantheon of great comics. And thoughtful & kind. He was amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for remembering him here, Jack.
Given the most recent season of Curb with him in the golf cart arguing with fictionalized/exaggerated Larry David over his will, that’s a bit on the nose?
ReplyDeleteHeart attack…
Aww that's where I grew up too. Thanks for the laughs, man.
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