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Leary manages to be harsh and hilarious about foibles and situations, stupidity and hypocrisy. No Cure for Cancer is the written version of a series of monologues he wrote while in the United Kingdom. Perhaps the most memorable aspects of the book are the speculation about a story drawn from a supermarket checkout newspaper about a man who lost his penis in an industrial accident; Leary's childhood experience of being shot in the head by his brother with an arrow; and his rants about drugs, the psychoses of New York, and the kind of childhood no one would willingly claim is normal for America, but probably (and frighteningly) is!


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An uproarious and lacerating meditation on life--and death--by a celebrated new voice on the comedy scene. Leary employs his ferocious wit and sharp intellect to confront society and its ills and forces us to face the issues we are all most afraid of. "Absolutely brilliant . . . the real cutting edge of American comedy."--The Boston Globe.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Anchor; 1st Anchor Books ed edition (October 16, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385425813
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385425810
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,583 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book had me in tears I was laughing so hard., March 4, 2000
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This is without a doubt one of the funniest books I have ever read. It is Denis Leary's stand-up routine put into book form. I used to commute from New Jersey into Manhattan and you should have seen the stares I was getting from fellow commuters because I was laughing out loud while I was reading it. Leary's cynical view on drugs, drinking, rock and roll bands and life in general is a roller coaster ride of laughs. Buy this book and you will laugh loud and often.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even more than the special and CD, July 5, 2001
By J. Christal (Teaneck, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This book is pretty much the script from the stand-up special for Leary's 1992 No Cure For Cancer show. It has more though, it doesn't have as many curses and goves even more in depth to Leary's ideals about drugs and all that stuff we know and love. It's as and possibly even more brilliant as the special, as Leary makes even more keen observations. For instance, the reason Irish people drink so much? The Irish music is always sad. Great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A verbal in-your-face-volcano, July 28, 1999
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I have more than two words for you: Buy this book now and finally understand why you smoke, drink and do whatever you should not be doing (duh!).
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4.0 out of 5 stars great seller
i would definately buy from this seller again. Book in good condition as described.
Published 4 months ago by Mowen

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
I purchased Denis Leary's "No Cure for Cancer" as a gift for my son and couldn't resist reading a little before wrapping...it is just hysterical! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Patrick Wright

3.0 out of 5 stars "Anybody got some apirin? I think I've got a cold."
Sardonic. That word came to mind when I arrived at this page and simultaneously thought of Denis Leary. You knew he was sardonic though, already, didn't you? Read more
Published on March 25, 2006 by Aco

5.0 out of 5 stars Dennis Leary strikes another blow ...
Thank you Dennis for giving all those hope who are a little light on the talent side, but who own a leather jacket, let their hair down in their face and a possess a... Read more
Published on January 17, 2006 by Navy Bean

5.0 out of 5 stars Denis Leary - No Cure for Cancer
Excellent - easy read; short, light and hilarious.

Leary recalls his days of drug use, whilst also taking a swipe at all the do-gooders and whingers in society... Read more
Published on July 19, 2005 by Damian de Ryk

1.0 out of 5 stars Very crude
One gets the feeling that this book was published slightly too late to be the rambunctious hit the author wanted. Read more
Published on August 18, 2002 by The Blue Man

2.0 out of 5 stars So called Irish guy Leary knows jack about Ireland
What I find annoying about Leary's stand-up persona isn't the fact that he so shamelessly rips off the work of the late,great Bill Hicks but his constant use of the term 'Irish... Read more
Published on September 13, 2000 by marc83

5.0 out of 5 stars Frickin hilarious, man.
It's rude, and crude, and makes all the PC people wet their pants. Just what a great comedy CD should do. If you can't relate I got just one word for you:Oprah. OKAY?
Published on July 4, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Derivative!
Denis Leary may sound cool and in your face on the outside, but his material is not really his. Fans of Bill Hicks will recognise many of the jokes here, except that Hicks didn't... Read more
Published on November 15, 1999 by Chris Wood (cjw.majnun@virgin.net)

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Leary, who is a master at finding the faults in the world, delivers a hilarious performance on stage, scripted in this book. Read more
Published on June 21, 1998

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