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Transcript: Denis Leary: Firefighters and Fiery Tempers
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- April 10, 2009
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DAVE DAVIES
NPR Fresh Air
04-10-2009
Denis Leary: Firefighters and Fiery Tempers
Host: DAVE DAVIES
Time 12:00-13:00 PM
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Comic actor and writer Denis Leary first became known for his short corrosive satirical beats on MTV. Now he's co-creator, executive producer, co-writer and star of the series "Rescue Me." The fifth season has just premiered on FX. Leary plays Tommy Gavin a New York City firefighter who's constantly risking his life to save others but constantly letting down his friends and family and getting into fights.
In this scene from next week's episode, he's facing expulsion from the fire department because of his reckless behavior and he's sent to ...
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