As I posted earlier this morning, George Carlin passed away yesterday at the age of 71. Carlin was known for his social commentary and unique way of looking at everyday life. He had a quite a career and made folks think about the world they were living in, as is evidenced by all of the stories popping up on him today:
- George Carlin, Splenetic Comedian, Dies at 71
- The comedian: George Carlin
- Edgy comic George Carlin dies in LA, aged 71
I particularly like this Carlin quote - Scratch any cynic, he said, and you’ll find a disappointed idealist. He may have been cynical, but with his work Carlin always encouraged folks to question the world around them, and that’s a pretty positive thing.
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