Lenny Bruce points out that satire needs time to turn tragedy into humor, and he trusts his own waking moments for ideas. He jokes that you shouldn’t trust a preacher who wears too many suits, and he often pokes at religion and belief. His quips mix wit with a sharp look at society.
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Lenny Bruce was a writer from the United States, best known for The essential Lenny Bruce.
Quick Facts About Lenny Bruce
Born
October 13, 1925
Died
August 3, 1966
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The essential Lenny Bruce
Spouse
Honey Harlow
About Lenny Bruce
Bruce’s comedy mixed satire, politics, religion, sex and vulgarity, pushing the limits of free speech. He was convicted of obscenity in 1964, a decision that was later overturned when he received a posthumous pardon in 2003.
