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Leary began working as a comedian in the Boston comedy scene of the 1980s at the underground club Play It Again Sam's.

But his first real gig was at the Rascals Comedy Club as part of the TV show The Rascals Comedy Hour on October 18, 1990.

He also wrote and appeared on a local comedy series, The Late, Late Show, hosted by his friend Lenny Clarke and written by Boston comedy writer Martin Olson.

Leary and Clarke both spoke about their early affiliations and influences in the Boston comedy scene in the documentary film When Standup Stood Out ( 2006 ).

It was during this time that he developed his stage persona.

He also appeared in skits on the MTV game show Remote Control, playing such characters as Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, the " brother " of co-host Colin Quinn, and artist Andy Warhol.