Johnny Vegas

I thought I could play the hellraiser and then put 'Johnny Vegas' back in his box. I found popularity through self-destruction. The more you damage yourself, the more people are drawn to you, and that can be quite addictive. It is not a lifestyle you can maintain.

British Comedian

Gail Simone

Red Sonja, she was a hellraiser before Buffy, Xena, and Ripley even existed. When so many heroines in comics were all hung up on romance and the bizarre gender politics of comics at the time, Sonja was out cutting off the heads of dragons and pirates.

American Writer

Used to describe someone often involved in disruptive activities, may carry negative connotations implying disapproval.

Context Usage

Doesn't necessarily involve 'hell' or 'raising'; it's an expression for causing significant trouble or disturbance.

Not Always Literal

It's informal and might be inappropriate in formal contexts like academic writing or professional emails.

Hellraiser