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- Birth name: Leonard Alfred Schneider
- Birth date: October 13, 1925
- Died: August 3, 1966
- Spouse: Honey Harlow
- Children: Kitty Bruce
- Numerous prominent comics, including George Carlin and Richard Pryor have cited Bruce as an influence
- In 2003, he received a posthumous pardon for his obscenity conviction
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Lenny Bruce is one of history's most influential stand-up comedians.
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Career
Lenny Bruce reached prominence in the 1950s and 60s, during which time he was arrested multiple times for obscenity. He was banned in several cities and sparked a public debate about free speech. Bruce also authored two books, Stamp Help Out! and How to Talk Dirty and Influence People.Quotes
- "Let me tell you the truth. The truth is, what is. And what should be is a fantasy, a terrible terrible lie that someone gave to the people long ago."
- "If something about the human body disgusts you, the fault lies with the manufacturer."
- "I don't want every break in the world. I just want justice."
- "Satire is tragedy plus time. You give it enough time, the public, the reviewers will allow you to satirize it. Which is rather ridiculous, when you think about it."
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Lenny Bruce Questions
Where did Bruce Willis and Emma Heming get married? 3 AnswersAccording to People magazine, Willis and Heming were married at Willis' home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos. read more
Would Chuck Norris beat up Bruce Lee? 2 AnswersPersonally, I think that Bruce would take Chuck down to Pain Town, but then again, Chuck is pretty bad-a$$. Jeet Kun Do, Bruce Lee's style is very fluid and qu... read more
Is Bruce Springsteen a cheater? Will he get a divorce from Patti Scialfa? 1 AnswerThese are serious allegations. I don't think they would put this in divorce papers unless it were true. I sure don't see this woman Ann Kelly calling press conf... read more



