| Edition |
1st Free Press hardcover ed. |
| Description |
xviii, 297 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents |
The old man and the sunbeam -- Holy Mary, mother of George -- Curious George -- The Ace of Aces and the Dude of Dudes -- Air Marshall Carlin tells you to go fuck yourself -- Two guys in their underwear -- Introducing the very lovely, very talented-- Brenda! -- Those fabulous Sixties -- Inside every silver lining there's a dark cloud -- The long epiphany -- Wurds, werds, words -- High on the hill -- Say goodbye to George Carlin -- Death and taxes -- I get pissed, goddamit! -- Working rageaholic -- Doors close, doors open -- Being, doing, getting -- New York boy. |
| Summary |
An autobiography that the late comedian nearly completed before he died chronicles his storied career, during which he pushed the boundaries of comedy and language and influenced several generations of performers. |
| Subject |
Carlin, George.
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Comedians -- United States -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Hendra, Tony.
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| ISBN |
9781439172957 |
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1439172951 |
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9781439182932 (ebook) |
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1439182930 (ebook) |
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