Las Vegas Magazine - October 4, 2009

What you have to appreciate about Dane Cook is that he's like a guy all of us know. He's that college buddy, fun sibling or cutie we pine over. When asked how he felt about being one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, he said, "I wanted to send it to every ex-girlfriend that told me I was an idiot and say 'See, I'm influential!'"

As a stand-up comedian, Cook has been able to break that celebrity stigma and connect with his audience. Whether it's through his consistent use of social networking sites or his own Web site, Cook has always used technology as a way of promoting his craft and keeping the lines of communication open with his fan base.

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