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• Brad Tyer | February 06, 2009 | Books & the Culture

• It’s been 15 years this month since the untimely passing of comedian Bill Hicks, an Austin favorite who launched his stand-up career in Houston. Managing editor Brad Tyer explores why “Mister Funnyman” is still such a riot after all these years.

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