This has probably been asked before but who are the top five stand-ups? Both british and american?

For me probably:

Billy Connolly, Steve Martin, Tommy Cooper, Lee Evans and my new favourite Tim Vine.

At the moment : Steve Martin, Simon Munnery, Stewart Lee, Eddie Izzard, Bill Hicks.

At the moment Im especially into Simon Munnery, having recently bought his 'HELLO' DVD, the mans a genius.

Mine are Stewart Lee, Rob Newman, Richard Herring, Dylan Moran and Geoff Tipps.

Andy Kaufman, Chris Rock, Emo Phillips, Sean Lock, Harry Hill

some classics there never heard of munnery or tips though, will have to check out.

cheers.

Zooo do you remember the moon on a stick? what was that off?

Yes. Moon on a stick was off Fist of Fun, I believe.

Ace.

(Simon Munnery is fab.)

Don't you think Stand-Up has become a bit lame?

not really. It's great when you come across a new name that makes you lol.

Just checked munnery, very good.

1. Bill Hicks
2. Richard Pryor
3. Eddie Murphy (80's)
4. Billy Connoly
5. Chris Rock.

Look only one British guy & he is Scottish!

Can I squeeze Jim Carrey in there too. He done some hysterical stand up. Oh go on let me.

Quote: Charley @ January 1, 2008, 10:37 PM

1. Bill Hicks
2. Richard Pryor
3. Eddie Murphy (80's)
4. Billy Connoly
5. Chris Rock.

Look only one British guy & he is Scottish!

Can I squeeze Jim Carrey in there too. He done some hysterical stand up. Oh go on let me.

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It's not everything about the yanks that's bigger you know.

only for you charley!

always found pryor, murphy and rock similar. pryor is the best of the three for me.

Quote: Charley @ January 1, 2008, 10:37 PM

3. Eddie Murphy (80's)

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Do you really like them that old?

Frankie Boyle.
Forgot him.

Just for those of you who dont know Bill Hicks. Take a gander.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ySCcnoo3c

A great Eddie Murphy one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIYUMxiraE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJGcrUk2eE
Chris Rock on Gun control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7lSqbO6su0
Jim Carrey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4S4WMqT3LM
Richard Pryor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWIC_j0vxXM
Billy Connoly

I've never really thought much of Billy Connoly. But heyho!