Denis Leary

Rescue Me: Uncensored: The Official Companion
$19.95
I was so completely disappointed by this book. I guess it just wasn't my style. I am Denis' #1 fan and was really bummed. Certainly didn't finish it. I felt like I completely wasted my money.

Denis Leary
$19.99
I thought this was hilarious when I first heard the CD back in the early 90's. Loved it so much I bought the VHS tape and loved that as well.

Fast forward 15 years: Just bought the DVD and still love it!

Listen, all comedians steal material... just a fact of life in the business. Very little original material now. The late 90's and early 2000's used up all the "shock material".

Same reason there are so many movie remakes. There's very little original material anymore. And for crying out loud, has anyone turned on the radio lately... there's nothing original there either. But you have to admit, some re-makes are better than the originals.

If you like Denis Leary's style, timing and delivery, then you'll love "No Cure For Cancer"... great, raw performance!

If you want to stay loyal to the arts, and if you have the time, go ahead and listen to Bill Hicks instead... no need to get all pissy over it.

An Innocent, a Broad
$23.95
Such a refreshing take on premature births. Leary's humour is such a breath of fresh air! Loved it and highly recommend to anyone who wants to laugh.

Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid
$16.00
I've been a fan of Denis Leary since "Rescue Me" premiered and was excited to see that he had written a book because his stand-up shows are so funny. Denis is a very intelligent guy and he can write very beautifully at times, however the book was written in a way that made it a bit difficult for me to read. A lot of it was done in a stream-of-consciousness style, with little punctuation and lots of run-on sentences that drove me sort of crazy. Then, there were passages with amazing imagery & language that I wished the entire book was written like. It's also not very well organized with subjects bleeding over into several chapters (I mean I hate kids too but do we really need like 3 chapters on them?) and it's mostly just griping. The title of the book gave me the impression that there would be lots of information on making changes that we can all implement in our lives to help the greater good, but the book was more of a bitch-fest than anything else. If you're not expecting a serious read and want a better glimpse into the mind of Dr. Leary, check this book out. If you're looking for a better-organized, well-thought-out book on what needs to change in this country, try "Somebody's Gotta Say It!" by Neal Boortz.