Out of the current crop I like Doug Stanhope and Dave Chapelle.
Bill Hicks, George Carlin and Richard Pryor will always stand out, different class really.
Know what? You're probably spot on. His first DVD was a sight better than anything else he's done, stand up or TV wise. His books are fantastic mind.

Sarah Millican is better than all your favourite comedians put together.
I actually really like her.
Sarah Millican is better than all your favourite comedians put together.
I used to think she was just some fat chick who made jokes about cake and clothes that don't fit.
And after watching her stand up on channel 4 earlier i now know she is, just that i now want to eat cake with her while she talks about cocks in that sexy accent of hers.
I bet she's utter filth as well. Ugly as sin but she'd be a cracking shag.