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For More than 20 Years, Comedian Chris Rock has skewered America's sacred cows with abandon. With foul-mouthed wit and a talent for being outrageous, Chris has forged a hugely successful career on stage and in the movies. His HBO specials Bring the Pain and Bigger and Blacker set new standards for 21st-century comedy; blockbusters like Madagascar and its sequel have proved him to be a consistent draw and have earned him millions of dollars.

1 The Big Time 5

2 The Brooklyn Boy Gets His Shot 11

3 The Bad with the Good 17

4 Taking Control 27

5 Comedy Legend in the Making 37

Cross-Currents 46

Chronology 56

Accomplishments & Awards 57

Further Reading & Internet Resources 59

Glossary 60

Notes 61

Index 62

Picture Credits 64

About the Author 64