Carlin, George and Hendra, Tony. "Last Words".
Librarian, Bob, has something to say about George Carlin.
After his 2008 death Carlin was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for Humor. This memoir consisting of autobiographical material left behind and taped interviews in later years with fellow satirist Hendra chronicles the journey to that honor. Carlin's development from buttondown observational comic to casually dressed monologist captured on best-selling 70's comedy albums to the star of 14 painstakingly prepared HBO concert specials is examined in detail. So is the drug use that accompanied his breakthroughs in expression culminating in Carlin entering a rehabilitation facility for cocaine dependency in 2004. George Carlin's gift throughout the phases of his career was being able to consistently speak direct to his audience.
Also by George Carlin at Merrick Library:
Brain Droppings
Napalm and Silly Putty
When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?
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