AUTHOR | GEORGE CARLIN
George Carlin | Stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, author
Bio:
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor, and author. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Carlin and his 'Seven dirty words' comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians: One newspaper called Carlin 'the dean of counterculture comedians.' In 2004, Carlin was placed second on the Comedy Central list of 'Top 10 Comedians of US Audiences' compiled for an April 2004 special. The first of his 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. He often commented on contemporary political issues
Born: 1937-05-12
Born in: Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died: 2008-06-22
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All Quotes from the Author George Carlin 89
“ I noticed that all the prayers I used to offer to Go...
“ You know who I pray to? Joe Pesci. Two reasons: Firs...
“ Religion is like a pair of shoes.....Find one that f...
“ In America, anyone can become president. That's the ...
“ How is it possible to have a civil war?
“ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in la...
“ Electricity is really just organized lightning
“ This item demonstrates how stupid the average Americ...
“ There are no bad words. Bad thoughts. Bad intentions...
“ Let a smile be your umbrella, and you'll end up with...
“ Those who dance are considered insane by those who c...
“ When on an airplane they ask you to locate your near...
“ Some National Parks have long waiting lists for camp...
“ having a smoking section in a restaurant is like hav...