Don Rickles was an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor. He was one of the most respected and popular talents in the entertainment industry. His quick wit and funny remarks accompanied by his genuine affection for his audience made him an irresistible combination of fun, amusement, and laughter. He was a regular in celebrity roast circuits due to his incredible talent of making an insult sound inoffensive and funny. He attracted a lot of attention as his insults were mean and hurtful and yet the person at the receiving end would laugh wholeheartedly. He started out as a conventional comedian, performing rehearsed jokes, but changed tracks after realizing that the audience loved his impromptu insults more than the prepared material. His style endeared him to a number of fans that included the great Frank Sinatra. Apart from appearing in several films and TV shows, he had also released two comedy albums. He was honored with many awards, including a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ at ‘The Comedy Awards.’ His brand of insult comedy earned him many nicknames, such as ‘The Merchant of Venom,’ ‘The Insultan,’ ‘Mr. Warmth,’ and ‘Master of Insults.’