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TheBookgeekFrau
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Bailedbailed

Like Shakespeare, Carlin is meant to heard not read.

It's like a transcript of his stand-up shows and I'm glad to have it on hand; but the words mean nothing without the man.

dabbe So true! Every intonation, every syllable mattered ... and he was such a word-lover! #logophile #carlinwouldhaveknowntheword 🤣 1y
TheBookgeekFrau @dabbe such a maestro when it came to word arrangement and from jumping subject to subject seemingly randomly but always a thread to tie everything together. I mean I can hear his voice in my head, but without his facial expressions and body language . . . it's just flat. 1y
TieDyeDude I have one of his books on hand, but I don't know if I've ever read it the whole way through. One liners are good to read, but I agree a whole book doesn't work as well. 1y
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TheBookgeekFrau @TieDyeDude Nope, a whole book doesn't work. But reading a few things was nostalgic fun--I miss his humor. 1y
mandarchy I read this while he was still alive and loved it. It's possible it hasn't aged well 1y
TheBookgeekFrau @mandarchy It just doesn't read well - it's better to watch him preform it; but I'm happy to have in print the reduction of the Ten Commandments down to two 🤣🤣 Good stuff 1y
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Time to remove this from #MountTBR and actually read it 📖

#currentread

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TheBookgeekFrau
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Eggs Perfect 🤩 1y
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PaperbackReader
Brain Droppings | George Carlin
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“In the land of the unassertive, the aggressive man is king.”

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IMASLOWREADER
Brain Droppings | George Carlin
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@ozma.of.oz
1. age of innocence
2. in bed
3. coffee tea coke
#sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern Bed is a great pick! Thanks for sharing! 2y
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IMASLOWREADER
Brain Droppings | George Carlin
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loved the hbo special about this smart funny man #audiophile #readinggoal #

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Leftcoastzen
Last Words | George Carlin
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TheRiehlDeal I watched the first part last night. I really enjoyed it! Other than the fact that it kept buffering, probably because a lot of people were watching it last night?? 2y
EvieBee I liked him in Shining Time Station when I was a kid. 2y
The_Penniless_Author Watching it right now! 😀 2y
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vivastory I had the privilege to see Carlin in '02. Will def check this out! 2y
Leftcoastzen @vivastory I never saw him live , that must have been amazing. 2y
vivastory It was a highlight for sure! 2y
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Leftcoastzen
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Ruthiella Also a crossword staple! That‘s how I first heard of him. 3y
fredamans First person to host the Grammy's! 3y
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Blueberry
Brain Droppings | George Carlin
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DebinHawaii Great quote pick! 💛🌼 3y
TK-421 Good quote! ❤️ George Carlin 3y
Kenyazero I love that too! And when plants grow out of rocks or cliffs. Great quote! 3y
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keithlafo
Last Words | George Carlin
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Pickpick

As a big fan of George Carlin, this was an insightful and engaging read. It was also surprisingly tender, which gave a new layer to Carlin — a layer he did not often show to the public.