I got to see him live once over 20 years ago. A Friend and I were sitting on the aisle, about 3 tows back from the stage. My friend was in a very in a very foul mood mood that night. I was laughing like crazy, but my firend didn't even reak a smile. In the middle of his routine, Rodney stopped, looked at my friend and said "Hey kid, why aren't you laughing? This is some of my best stuff here". My friend cracked a grin and Rodney said, "That's it, there aint nothing so bad you cant laught at it. Besides, you think you got it bad? Let me tell you..." and he was back into his routine again.
RIP Rodney.