Crazed stand-up comedian Dane Cook needed only time, patience, and lots of late nights spent e-mailing strangers to cultivate a small but loyal fan base into mainstream success. Frustrated devotees – mostly college kids and comedy clubbers – had been singing his praises for years, to no avail. But this “hottest comic no one has heard of,” ended up cold-cocking the comedy world with his rock ‘n’ roll persona and hilarious observational bits on everyday life and pop cultural touchstones. His stand-up tours sold out within hours – even legendary venues like Carnegie Hall and Madison Square