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Now in paperback, this posthumous work by an American classic was a fitting last book, an instant bestseller, and a huge success! One of the undisputed heavyweight champions of American comedy, with nineteen appearances on the Johnny Carson show, thirteen HBO specials, five Grammys, and a critical Supreme Court battle over censorship under his belt, George Carlin saw it all throughout his extraordinary fifty-year career, and made fun of most of it. Last Words is the story of the man behind some of the most seminal comedy of the last half century, blending his signature acerbic humor with never-before-told stories from his own life, including encounters with a Who's Who of 1970s celebrity-from Lenny Bruce to Hugh Hefner-and the origins of some of his most famous standup routines. Carlin's early conflicts, his long struggle with substance abuse, his turbulent relationships with his family, and his triumphs over catastrophic setbacks all fueled the unique comedic worldview he brought to the stage. From the heights of stardom to the low points few knew about, Last Words is told with the same razor-sharp wit and unblinking honesty that made Carlin one of the best-loved comedians in American history.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139781439191101
eBay Product ID (ePID)94055126
Product Key Features
Book TitleLast Words: a Memoir
AuthorGeorge Carlin
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Dimensions
Item Height203mm
Item Width139mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorGeorge Carlin
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States