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Good morning, everyone. My name is Pecka, and I had the pleasure of knowing Anthony Cumia for many years. He was a friend, a mentor, and a colleague.
Anthony was a complex and contradictory figure. He was a brilliant comedian and a gifted broadcaster. He was also a deeply flawed human being who struggled with addiction and anger. But despite his flaws, Anthony was a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends dearly.
I first met Anthony in 2003, when I was a young writer on The Opie and Anthony Show. He was immediately intimidating, but he was also fair and supportive. He took me under his wing and taught me everything I know about radio.
Anthony was a master of his craft. He was a quick witted improviser who could make anyone laugh. He was also a fearless interviewer who wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions.
Anthony's show was one of the most popular on SiriusXM Radio. He had a cult following of fans who loved his honesty and his willingness to push the envelope.
But Anthony's success came at a price. He struggled with addiction and anger for many years. He was fired from SiriusXM in 2014 after making a racist remark on the air.
Anthony's dismissal was a dark time in his life. But he eventually got sober and turned his life around. He launched a successful podcast and continued to do what he loved most: making people laugh.
Anthony Cumia was a unique and talented individual. He was a flawed human being, but he was also a kind and generous man. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.
In closing, I would like to share a quote from Anthony himself:
Anthony was a complex and contradictory figure. He was a brilliant comedian and a gifted broadcaster. He was also a deeply flawed human being who struggled with addiction and anger. But despite his flaws, Anthony was a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends dearly.
I first met Anthony in 2003, when I was a young writer on The Opie and Anthony Show. He was immediately intimidating, but he was also fair and supportive. He took me under his wing and taught me everything I know about radio.
Anthony was a master of his craft. He was a quick witted improviser who could make anyone laugh. He was also a fearless interviewer who wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions.
Anthony's show was one of the most popular on SiriusXM Radio. He had a cult following of fans who loved his honesty and his willingness to push the envelope.
But Anthony's success came at a price. He struggled with addiction and anger for many years. He was fired from SiriusXM in 2014 after making a racist remark on the air.
Anthony's dismissal was a dark time in his life. But he eventually got sober and turned his life around. He launched a successful podcast and continued to do what he loved most: making people laugh.
Anthony Cumia was a unique and talented individual. He was a flawed human being, but he was also a kind and generous man. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.
In closing, I would like to share a quote from Anthony himself:
Anthony Cumia did that in spades. He made millions of people laugh, and he made the world a better place. Thank you, Anthony, for everything.
