Rick Mercer

"Like most people who move around upright, I have beliefs. I'd like to think I have beliefs that I would die for. The freedom to offend is very near the top."

- Rick Mercer

Richard Vincent "Rick" Mercer (born October 17, 1969) is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of three books, based on content from the television shows.

Mercer has received more than 25 Gemini Awards for his work on television.


 * Deadpan Snarker: He's from the Maritimes; that's "deadpan" there.
 * Walk and Talk: The "streeters", his signature style where he walks while ranting. (Pity the poor cameraman, who had to walk backward and film at the same time, every week!)