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Last words / George Carlin with Tony Hendra.

Carlin, George. (Author). Hendra, Tony. (Added Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781439191101
ISBN: 1439191107
Physical Description: xx, 294 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: 1st Free Press pbk. ed.
Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"A memoir"--Page [1] cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.