Last Words

By: George Carlin

Narrated by: Tony Hendra, Patrick Carlin

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

As one of America's preeminent comedic voices, George Carlin saw it all throughout his extraordinary 50-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.

In 1993 George Carlin asked his friend and best-selling author Tony Hendra to help him write his autobiography. For almost 15 years, in scores of conversations, many of them recorded, the two discussed Carlin's life, times, and evolution as a major artist. When Carlin died at age 71 in June 2008 with the book still unpublished, Hendra set out to assemble it as his friend would have wanted. Last Words is the result, the rollicking, wrenching story of Carlin's life from birth - literally - to his final years, as well as a parting gift of laughter to the world of comedy he helped create.

George Carlin's journey to stardom began in the rough-and-tumble neighborhood of New York's Upper West Side in the 1940s, where class and culture wars planted the seeds for some of his best-known material, including the notorious "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television".

His 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 honesty that made Carlin one of the best loved comedians in American history.

©2009 George's Stuff (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

great insight - much of story was universal .masip

He validated many stories of my life - a sense of universe -
ality.

Felt like George himself was reading it.

If you are qa George Carlin fan you have to give this one a listen. his brother as the narrator was an inspired choice.

Last words great

Do not hesitate. start reading today and you will be glad that you did

Good book for Carlin fans

I learned a lot about the man, his family, and his career. Good read - or listen.

I love this book no matter how many times I hear i

Carlin was one of the most gifted comedians ever him and Richard Pryor we're probably the only two that could get away with using the word c********* repeatedly in a sentence in a nice way. I never get tired of this book or most of other Carlin's books still waiting for the movie though I don't know who it played George. you don't even think about it Tom

Last Words by George Carlin

George Carlin is one of my two heroes. The otter being Howard Stern. They both molded me from a young age to speak my mind and stand against the ones who I disagreed with. It’s taken me a while to be able to listen to this. And Patrick, who sounds just like his brother, brought me face to face, so to speak, with my hero, George Carlin. To hear him to his story, to bring the listener into his world. It’s a beautiful book read by one of the men who knew him best. And just happens to sound so much like him, you forget it’s not George.

Wonderful view and performance.

This was my favorite story of the year. while he was not able to read it to us, having his brother do so was wonderful. Thanks to everyone who worked to make this possible.

Very good stuff.

What did you love best about Last Words?

It was interesting and informative, although not as funny as I was expecting. It really gave a clear picture about where George Carlin came from and what his life was all about, mostly in his own words.

Love Carlin

One of my favorite comedians of all time. It was nice to hear his life story.

The master of words’ victory lap

It’s almost like having him back again. A must for any Carlin fan with his brother’s delivery, too.