Last Words (book)
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Last Words is an autobiography
by American
stand-up comedian
George Carlin
. It was published on November 10, 2009
. In Last Words George Carlin tells the story of his life from birth to his final years. He also wrote a special parting gift to the world. The book contains photos taken throughout Carlin's life. It was released over a year after Carlin had died.
In 1993, George Carlin asked his friend and bestselling author Tony Hendra
to help him write his autobiography. The two of them had scores of conversations, many were recorded, for almost fifteen years. During the conversations, they discussed Carlin's life, times, and evolution as a major comedian artist. When Carlin died on June 22, 2008 at age seventy-one, Hendra set out to assemble the book just as Carlin would have wanted.
This book was also released in Audiobook format, with George's brother Patrick reading the book.
Autobiography
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by American
United States
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stand-up comedian
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
George Carlin
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums....
. It was published on November 10, 2009
2009 in literature
The year 2009 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*8 October - Romanian-born German novelist Herta Müller wins the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature....
. In Last Words George Carlin tells the story of his life from birth to his final years. He also wrote a special parting gift to the world. The book contains photos taken throughout Carlin's life. It was released over a year after Carlin had died.
In 1993, George Carlin asked his friend and bestselling author Tony Hendra
Tony Hendra
Tony Hendra is an English satirist and writer who has worked mostly in the United States. Educated at St Albans School and Cambridge University, he was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights revue in 1962, alongside John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Tim Brooke-Taylor.-Career:In 1964 Hendra...
to help him write his autobiography. The two of them had scores of conversations, many were recorded, for almost fifteen years. During the conversations, they discussed Carlin's life, times, and evolution as a major comedian artist. When Carlin died on June 22, 2008 at age seventy-one, Hendra set out to assemble the book just as Carlin would have wanted.
This book was also released in Audiobook format, with George's brother Patrick reading the book.
External links
- Last Words at Funny or DieFunny or DieFunny or Die is a comedy video website founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company, Gary Sanchez Productions with original and user-generated content. Funny or Die contains exclusive material from a number of famous contributors and also has its own Funny or Die Team, which creates...