Last Words
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For the last 14 years of his life, the brilliant, caustic, and hilarious George Carlin worked on his autobiography--now, written with bestselling author Tony Hendra and posthumously published, Carlin has proven that even after death, he is still one of the funniest men who ever lived. One of the undisputed heavyweight champions of American comedy, with nineteen appearances on the Johnny Carson show, thirteen HBO specials, five Grammys, and a critical Supreme Court battle over censorship under his belt, George Carlin saw it all throughout his extraordinary fifty-year career, and made fun of most of it. Last Words is the story of the man behind some of the most seminal comedy of the last half century, blending his signature acerbic humor with never-before-told stories from his own life, including encounters with a Who's Who of 1970s celebrity--from Lenny Bruce to Hugh Hefner--and the origins of some of his most famous standup routines. Carlin's early conflicts, his long struggle with substance abuse, his turbulent relationships with his family, and his triumphs over catastrophic setbacks all fueled the unique comedic worldview he brought to the stage. From the heights of stardom to the low points few knew about, Last Words is told with the same razor-sharp wit and unblinking honesty that made Carlin one of the best-loved comedians in American history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1439191107
ISBN13:9781439191101
Release Date:November 2010
Publisher:Free Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.66 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
George Carlin's wit and wisdom in writing.
Published by Yasha , 3 months ago
I purchased this book for a friend to help him escape from being confined inside 4 walls.
It brought him several hours of experiencing George Carlin's views on life.
Great comedian troubled
Published by Tinkerpie50 , 5 years ago
He was one of a kind but the times back then were troubled. Addiction and non stop traveling and preforming. Very honest inside look at what was going on in him and our country. He’s missed.
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