Castigated in his time for breaching such American conversational taboos as religion, sex, censorship, and racism, Lenny Bruce proved to be a pioneer in exposing hypocrisies, the impact of which still echoes on both sides of censorship controversies. This book and soon-to-be-released private tapes are sure to bring the extent of Bruce's influence into sharp focus. Photo insert.
Lenny Bruce Libros
Lenny Bruce fue un controvertido comediante, escritor y crítico social estadounidense que saltó a la fama en las décadas de 1950 y 1960. Su obra desafiaba frecuentemente las normas sociales y la hipocresía. Bruce abordaba sin miedo temas tabú, empleando un lenguaje agudo para exponer los prejuicios de su época. Su humor era a menudo provocador, empujando los límites de la libertad de expresión.
Two rival businessmen meet in the Warsaw train station. "Where are you going?" says the first man."To Minsk," says the second."To Minsk, eh? What a nerve you have! I know you're telling me you're going to Minsk because you want me to think that you're really going to Pinsk. But it so happens that I know you really are going to Minsk. So why are you lying to me?"Four men are walking in the desert.The German says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have a beer."The Italian says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have wine."The Mexican says, "I'm tired and thirsty.I must have tequila."The Jew says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have diabetes."