Last Words
One of the most iconic and admired comedians of the past 50 years, the late George Carlin said what he meant and meant what he said, and had a genius for making us laugh—and think—with his salty style and razor-sharp observations. His “Seven Dirty Words” routine remains a classic to this day.
Last Words gives us a rare look at the man behind the material. Carlin began writing this memoir 10 years before his death with the help of bestselling author Tony Hendra, and he holds nothing back. Covering everything from his birth to his childhood in Manhattan to his life on stage, it’s at once irreverent and insightful, hilarious and deeply honest. In short, it’s pure George Carlin, and it’s an absolute must-read.
Softcover Book : 320 pages
Publisher: Free Press ( November 10, 2009 )
Item #: 13-122148
ISBN: 9781616644161
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.8inches
Product Weight: 10.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Not that @*?$% good 
June 26, 2012
While not a major follower of Carlin I have heard his comedy at various times over the years and thought it would be interesting to read his autobiography since he remained a prominent comedian for a protracted time. Unfortunately this book seems to be reflections of what he wishes he would have done and then rationalizes why he did not. His marriage (first) also falls into this category as he laments how he isolated his wife from his work as he became famous which turned her to alcohol. This condition he overlooked, in part because of his own drug use, but when his career nose dived she re-entered as a major player - only to be dropped again when his career flourished again. When she finally got sober he waited years before he followed suit; too late for her.
I am not sure that his enduring claim to fame "7 Words you can't say on TV" is something we are better off having since the trend with some comics seems now to see how many times they can utter them within a minute. Carlin also talks about his development of "voice" to reveal his true self and then excuses his frequent backslides (his observation) to doing things to only make money as, "Well what is he supposed to do?" So his radicalism was pretty much do as I say not as I do.
I finished the book, but not without effort.
Reviewer: Raymond P
Not that @*?$% good
June 26, 2012
While not a major follower of Carlin I have heard his comedy at various times over the years and thought it would be interesting to read his autobiography since he remained a prominent comedian for a protracted time. Unfortunately this book seems to be reflections of what he wishes he would have done and then rationalizes why he did not. His marriage (first) also falls into this category as he laments how he isolated his wife from his work as he became famous which turned her to alcohol. This condition he overlooked, in part because of his own drug use, but when his career nose dived she re-entered as a major player - only to be dropped again when his career flourished again. When she finally got sober he waited years before he followed suit; too late for her.
I am not sure that his enduring claim to fame "7 Words you can't say on TV" is something we are better off having since the trend with some comics seems now to see how many times they can utter them within a minute. Carlin also talks about his development of "voice" to reveal his true self and then excuses his frequent backslides (his observation) to doing things to only make money as, "Well what is he supposed to do?" So his radicalism was pretty much do as I say not as I do.
I finished the book, but not without effort.
Reviewer: Raymond P
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