One look at Rick Shapiro and you can tell that he isn't lying when he talks about being an ex-rent boy and drug addict. His lived-in face exudes machismo, and his angry American comic schtick isn't a persona - Shapiro means business. His set is mixture of political insight, observations on his fellow Americans and utter filth under the guise of relationship advice. What sets Shapiro apart from his fellow angry comedians is his vulnerability; behind all the huffing and puffing is a poetic figure. Spend an evening in his company and you will experience the full gamut of emotions - from sadness to happiness to disgust - with massive belly laughs thrown in. Each show feels brand new and unique.

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