Guardian.com: Bill Hicks on religious cults - exclusive video

In this previously unseen footage from the Hicks family archive, filmed at the Comedy Corner in Florida in October 1993, Bill Hicks riffs on 'people who snap and think they are Jesus'. Twenty years on from the standup's death, let us know what you think about his legacy. Plus, Brendon Burns pays tribute to Hicks: 'He was not the messiah, he was a very naughty boy'

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Bill Hicks: what is his legacy?

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To mark the 20th anniversary of the comedian's death, we'd like to hear your thoughts on his life, his work and his influence

Bill Hicks died of pancreatic cancer 20 years ago this month. In the years since his death his reputation has steadily grown, with many comedians citing him as a key influence and introducing his work to younger audiences.

To mark the anniversary of his death, we'd like to hear your thoughts about Bill Hicks and his legacy: is his comedy still relevant to audiences today? Do you see his influence in any modern standup? Or perhaps you think his work has aged badly?

Tell us via the form below what you think Bill Hicks's legacy is. We'll publish a selection of the best responses on theguardian.com/stage next week.

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Just for Laughs 30th anniversary: A history of hilarity - TV special features Bill Hicks, Louis C.K., Jon Stewart

MONTREAL - The joy of having a comedy festival that has run 30 years, and has featured hundreds of wits delivering thousands of hours of shtick, is that the organizers of Just for Laughs have built up a library that can supply network television with an array of specials until the end of this millennium, and then some.

But unlike the majority of its specials that run on the tube — essentially highlights packages from its last edition — Just for Laughs 30th Anniversary: 30/30 Hindsight has a specific theme and must have required intensive research and editing. Not surprisingly, therefore, this two-hour special, airing Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. on CBC-TV, is probably the best and funniest TV show the JFL gang has produced.

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