Comedians Remember Patrice O'Neal

Comedian Patrice O'Neal, who died Nov. 29, 2011, at 41 of complications of a stroke, was often described as loud and fearless. A hulking, 6-foot-4 man weighing at least 300 pounds, O'Neal was a large presence onstage and off, intimidating audiences of strangers as well as those closest to him with his cutting remarks. But most do agree that O'Neal, love him or fear him, was a unique talent. Legacy.com remembers the funny man, known best for his stand-up performances, with quotes about him from his fellow comedians:

Andy Rooney: Our Favorite Curmudgeon

For more than 40 years, Andy Rooney spared few punches as he skewered pretty much anything that had ever annoyed him.

Karl Slover, Munchkin Trumpeter

More than 70 years ago, Karl Slover turned his small stature into a plum movie role, one that he'd treasure for the rest of his life. The 4-foot-4-inch actor played a Munchkin in "The Wizard of Oz."