His stand-up tours sold out within hours - even legendary venues like Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden. But this 'hottest comic no one has heard of,' ended up cold-cocking the comedy world with his rock 'n' roll persona and hilarious observational bits on everyday life and pop cultural touchstones. Frustrated devotees - mostly college kids and comedy clubbers - had been singing his praises for years, to no avail. Crazed stand-up comedian Dane Cook needed only time, patience, and lots of late nights spent e-mailing strangers to cultivate a small but loyal fan base into mainstream success.
