Louis CK is a veteran stand-up comedian who writes, stars, and frequently directs the cult FX series “Louie.” Known among comedy connoisseurs for wittily playing with language and awkward social scenarios, his most recent venture has been to independently produce the feature-length concert film “Live at the Beacon Theatre.” Distributed exclusively online, it has earned over one million dollars since its December 10 release. (Watch an outtake from the special after the jump.) Louis CK talks about his special, and gives his predictions for the coming year.
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