Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr, otherwise known as Gallagher, is one
\nof the funniest comedians to ever hit the stage.
\nI thought long and hard before I typed that sentence.
\nThere are others that strongly disagree with that statement.
\nI attribute that to professional jealousy, a brain defect,
\nsubstance abuse or a myriad of other intellect ravaging maladies.
\nComedy Central had him at dead last in the 100th Greatest Stand-up
\nComedians of all Time list…AFTER David Letterman, Henny Youngman,
\nJoan Rivers and Adam Sandler!
\nREALLY?!
\nOf course any “Best Of” comedy list that does not have Brian Regan
\non it is certainly not to be taken seriously.
\nI mean, C’MON!
\nI have always been a fan of Gallagher, from the very beginning his
\napproach held my interest…his use of props, his delivery and
\nsubject matter was very unique.
\nYes, the mallet smashing ending of his shows are a bit on the
\nelementary side but even that has its moments.
\nHis subject matter is approached like no other comic, very smart
\nand as insightful as they come.
\nA highly educated man, degrees in chemical engineering and,
\nI believe, English Literature put him in the top echelon of the
\nbrightest comics on the planet.
\nThis piece is a great example of what he can do.
\nThere are not many comics that can give you word play like this!
\nClassic stuff!!!<\/p>\n