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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
stand-up comedian
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1943–1966
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| gptkbp:associatedAct |
gptkb:Bill_Hicks
Richard Pryor |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
October 13, 1925
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Mineola,_New_York,_USA
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Culver_City,_California,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Kitty_Bruce
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced counterculture movements
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
August 3, 1966
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| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
free speech advocacy
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| gptkbp:famousPerson |
Lenny_Bruce:_The_Making_of_a_Stand-Up_Legend
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
“The only honest art form is laughter.”
“The only thing that matters is that you’re honest.” “I’m not a comedian. I’m Lenny Bruce.” “I’m not a monster. I’m just a man.” “You can’t be afraid of what people will say.” “I’m a comedian, and I’m not afraid to say what I think.” “If you’re not free to be yourself, you’re not free at all.” “The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words truth.” “I’m not a bad guy. I’m just a guy who’s trying to be good.” “I’m not a criminal. I’m just a comedian.” |
| gptkbp:filmography |
Lenny
Lenny_Bruce:_Swear_to_Tell_the_Truth |
| gptkbp:genre |
satire
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lenny Bruce
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
gptkb:George_Carlin gptkb:Louis_C.K. |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Mort_Sahl
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:The_First_Amendment
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
controversial comedy
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| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering stand-up comedy
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
arrest for obscenity
trial for obscenity posthumous_pardon_by_Governor_Jerry_Brown |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
How to Talk Dirty and Influence People
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| gptkbp:occupation |
social critic
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
drug overdose
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| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Comedy_Album
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| gptkbp:recordLabel |
gptkb:Verve_Records
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Honey Harlow
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| gptkbp:style |
improvisational
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| gptkbp:website |
lennybruce.com
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