The general consensus about Giraldo, who died of an overdose Wednesday at 44 years old, was that he was a smart comic.
He was quick with a sarcastic slam, which made him a regular guest on the Comedy Central roast series and 'Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.' He could speak convincingly about social and political issues, from foreign policy in Asia to why Americans love their big gas-guzzling cars.
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http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/09/30/remembering-greg-giraldo-a-smart-comedian-who-never-pandered-b/
