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What does it mean?
A call to remember Lenny Bruce's sacrifices for free speech and artistic expression.
In plain terms
Remember Lenny Bruce helped make us free.
What can you take from it?
Honor those who fought for free speech.

Where it applies

  • tributes
  • speeches
  • historical reflection

Putting it to work

  • commemorate pioneers
  • defend expression

Questions to consider

  • Who fights for our freedoms?
  • What did we gain?

Another view

It assumes the audience values his specific contributions.

More from Lenny Bruce

  1. They said that he was sick 'cause he didn't play by the rules,he just showed the wise men of his day to be nothing more than fools

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  2. That's great, it starts with an earthquake, birds and snakes, an aeroplane - Lenny Bruce is not afraid.

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  3. And I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce

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