http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/arts/24carlin.html
Outside of relatives and friends, I haven't been affected by someone's death more so than hearing of Carlin's yesterday, man. See, he wasn't just my favorite comedian, but also one of my favorite peoples period. Few individuals have had more impact on my general approach to others, on my outlook on the world and ability to perceive humour than Carlin has, man.
It's truly remarkable and awe-inspiring that in his five decade career, he was able to stay relevant and original for four of 'em. In an industry where having more than one act is considered a major feat, it's really extraordinary listening back on his body of work and hearing the dozens and dozens of innovative and original material that is contained in his vast catalog.....I can't think of a more prolific comedian, man.
It's pretty bewildering attempting to mourn the passing of someone whose job was to make you spill yer sh!t because yer always getting a hearty laugh from your favorite material of theirs as you reminisce back, you know? George was such a nice and beautiful human. I got to see him live three times and had the chance to shoot the sh!t with 'em for a couple of mins at a book signing once and he went out of his way to be courteous and kind to me even though he was extremely busy and being hounded by his people to move it along......I'll always remember that vividly......I've got a fondness for the usage of hyperboles, but when I say this, I'm saying it without a hint of it.....he was by far the most influential person in my life thus far, man.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5746642675625898216
^^ the special that introduced me to George back when I was about 10.... still always evokes a very pleasant rush of memories every time that I happen to come across it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u6lCBnRoHQ
^^couldn't be more pertinent to the current political climate
Outside of relatives and friends, I haven't been affected by someone's death more so than hearing of Carlin's yesterday, man. See, he wasn't just my favorite comedian, but also one of my favorite peoples period. Few individuals have had more impact on my general approach to others, on my outlook on the world and ability to perceive humour than Carlin has, man.
It's truly remarkable and awe-inspiring that in his five decade career, he was able to stay relevant and original for four of 'em. In an industry where having more than one act is considered a major feat, it's really extraordinary listening back on his body of work and hearing the dozens and dozens of innovative and original material that is contained in his vast catalog.....I can't think of a more prolific comedian, man.
It's pretty bewildering attempting to mourn the passing of someone whose job was to make you spill yer sh!t because yer always getting a hearty laugh from your favorite material of theirs as you reminisce back, you know? George was such a nice and beautiful human. I got to see him live three times and had the chance to shoot the sh!t with 'em for a couple of mins at a book signing once and he went out of his way to be courteous and kind to me even though he was extremely busy and being hounded by his people to move it along......I'll always remember that vividly......I've got a fondness for the usage of hyperboles, but when I say this, I'm saying it without a hint of it.....he was by far the most influential person in my life thus far, man.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5746642675625898216
^^ the special that introduced me to George back when I was about 10.... still always evokes a very pleasant rush of memories every time that I happen to come across it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u6lCBnRoHQ
^^couldn't be more pertinent to the current political climate
What was the cause?
