George Carlin

1937 - 2008

George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author, known for his dark humor, social commentary, and criticism of societal norms. He is considered one of the greatest comedians of all time, famous for his provocative routines that tackled taboo subjects with intelligence and wit.

I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.

Brain Droppings, p. 304, 1997

Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money!

The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going.

Weather forecast for tonight: dark.

Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.

Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.

What does it mean to pre-board? Do you get on before you get on?

Everyone driving slower than you is an idiot and everyone driving faster than you is a maniac.

Doin' It Again", 2005