Pat Cooper
PMP Network Presents
Pat Cooper, a veteran comedian, explains his motivation for writing a book at 82, contrasting his extensive life experience with younger comedians. He emphasizes his commitment to telling the truth and maintaining his dignity. Cooper also shares his thoughts on Howard Stern's career evolution.
Comedian
Pat Cooper
About Pat Cooper
Pat Cooper (born Pasquale Vito Caputo) was a Brooklyn-born comedian known for his brash, tell-it-like-it-is style and Italian-American observational humor. He released comedy albums including "Our Hero... Pat Cooper" and "Spaghetti Sauce & Other Delights" in the 1960s, became a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show, and appeared in films including Analyze This and Analyze That. He also guest-starred on Seinfeld and was ranked No. 69 on Comedy Central's 2014 list of 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time.
In this interview
- Explained why he wrote a book at 82, contrasting his experience with younger comedians.
- Emphasized his commitment to telling the truth and maintaining his dignity.
- Discussed Howard Stern's career evolution, saying Stern no longer takes chances like before.
- Claimed he was Stern's best guest and criticized Stern's current approach.
“I tell the truth that if it kills me, I have to tell the truth.”— Pat Cooper, in this interview
Since this interview
Pat Cooper died on June 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 93.
