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What before seemed a...frustrating wall, the comic deftly and fearlessly steps through, proving the absurdity of it all.

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Bill Hicks
Age: 32 †
Born: 1961
Born: December 16
Died: 1994
Died: February 26
Comedian
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Film Director
Film Producer
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Stand-Up Comedian
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Valdosta
Georgia
William Melvin Hicks
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