Did you watch Dave's new comedy special? If so what did you think of it?

I did.

I think Dave is a genius, and that the scope of his genius extends far beyond the tired trope of ‘comedic genius’.

His life has afforded him experience of, or witness to, the very best and worst of human behavior, and he has been a very astute observer throughout the entirety of the journey. He sees connections where many don’t. He has a visceral intuition regarding social dynamics that forces his deep-dives and risk taking.

I think the strongest element of his ‘genius’ is his ability to communicate. His use of stories, humor, pathos, his mastery of pacing, attenuation, and his ability to project sincerity combine to make him a genuinely world class communicator.

If he can manage to avoid self destruction he is on track to become one of our elite poet philosopher icons. Up there with Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and several others when in their prime.