Denis Leary is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated American actor, comedian, writer and director. He is known for his often angry comedic style. Leary displays an overt affinity for libertarianism. Leary started in career as a comedian in the notorious Boston comedy scene of the 1980s, where he hosted his own show at the underground club "Play It Again Sam". He ... wrote and appeared on a local comedy series, Lenny Clarke's Late Show, hosted by his friend Lenny Clarke. Leary and Clarke both spoke about their early affiliations and influences in the Boston comedy scene in the documentary film When Standup Stood Out.