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- Narrated by: Tony Hendra, Patrick Carlin
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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5 out of 5 stars
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Publisher's Summary
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 When Carlin died at age 71 in June 2008 with the book still unpublished, Hendra set out to assemble it as his friend would have wanted.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.
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- RR
- 2018-09-19
A gritty bio with many laughs along the way
Last Words is not a long bio, but covers a very long comedy career with plenty of ups and downs. I got the book because I enjoyed Carlin’s later comedy, because that’s when I was old enough to understand deeper than his crassness, and I greatly appreciated the hard look at society he took. The book shows how his brand of comedy developed into that and who in his personal life helped steer him. A huge bonus to the audiobook is that his brother Patrick narrates and sounds so much like George, voice and expression. I think without that I wouldn’t have enjoyed the story nearly as much. #Audible1
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- James Dean Boutilier
- 2019-06-18
Worth a listen if you are a Carlin fan
It is a very personal, honest and fun look back at the career and life of this icon of comedy.
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- Chad
- 2022-08-07
One of a kind
Great stories, even better story teller. The review must be 15 words. 3 more words
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Joe Crescenzi
- 2012-01-10
Outstanding insight... Well read
George Carlin was a national treasure and this book does a great job of putting his life in perspective. Even if you thought you knew everything there was to know about George Carlin, your understanding expands when you get to know the inner thoughts behind his public and private life.
His brother Patrick does an outstanding job with the narration largely because he shares a lot of George's phrasing and inflection.
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- Tricia
- 2012-06-12
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.
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- HIYBRID
- 2013-02-15
Appearing in a Graveyard Soon...
Tony Hendra is a magical author.. look for his other books especially "Father Joe"..
So Carlin devoted to the art up to and after death leaves us this material. I still feel sad when I think that this genius is gone , Zappa too. Leaving us to survive without a sidebar or a punchline or a riff. If you don't know the genius of G. Carlin you should read his other books first, putting each book in as complete a historical venue as you can. His work was contemporary but you have to know what the time was he worked in.. Really this could be a college course in literature, "Time dependent humor". If he was joking about Nixon and you don't know who Nixon was historically then you won't understand the humor/comentary. This book is after he died.. Sorry I gave away the plot but you have to see this book as the snow on top of the mountain. A mountain of work left by Carlin, a sidebar to our history.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- steve
- 2010-02-23
Still the best!
Carlin might be gone but his work will be live on forever. A comic genius, an incredible writer and one of the greatest thinkers this world has ever known. Some people believe in God, I believe in George!!! As for this work, his last, it is truly touching and having his brother as the narrator gives the listener almost a surreal feel that George himself, came back to life, to be the narrator. A great piece of work and a real fun listen. Even in death, Carlin once again proves that he's still the best.
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- Kate in SF
- 2017-10-31
George Is Not Gone!
With his brother performing, listening to this book is as close to listening to George Carlin himself read it as it could be. Enjoy learning what made George click as he builds his career and life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-05-14
A wonderful book!
A day doesn't go by where I wonder to myself 'what would George say about this'? I remember seeing his name from the marquee in Vegas shortly before he passed, and told myself 'I'll see him next time'. George Carlin was a huge influence on my life, and I will always cherish the laughter, honesty an introspection that he brought to our universe. he was a loner that didn't make you feel alone. Thank you to everyone that put this book together,.
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- Christian
- 2013-05-24
Wonderful to get the whole story
What did you love best about Last Words?
Right from the horses mouth, all about his life. His brother did a respectable job as a reader, and the book takes you through the life of Carlin that we knew, as well as what we didn't really know (his personal struggles). All in all, well worth the money.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Guess who...George Carlin
What about Tony Hendra and Patrick Carlin ’s performance did you like?
Patrick sounds just enough like his brother that every now and again you forgot you weren't actually listening to George.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The end, realizing there was more work to be done from a life that was cut short.
Any additional comments?
I miss George, we was the first comedian I discovered when I was about 13 years old, and shaped my life. A true original.
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- Anton
- 2014-02-05
Different from other George's books
Any additional comments?
This is narrated by Patrick Carlin, who is a good performer, but not as good as George. Since I wanted to hear more from George and not really about George, I was disappointed. So the book is great and performance is amazing, but this may not be for you if you came to listen more of George's humor and wisdom.
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- Laurie Freeman
- 2013-03-03
Fun to remember his funnies
Would you try another book from George Carlin and/or Tony Hendra and Patrick Carlin ?
Not likely since he's dead
What did you like best about this story?
Interesting to find out more about the comedy of the funnyman.
What does Tony Hendra and Patrick Carlin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Having his brother reading with that voice sounding so much like his brother it really made it seem like he was telling the stories.
Was Last Words worth the listening time?
Enjoyed, but a little disturbing hearing the oddities of a man's life.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Paul
- 2011-01-14
Interesting, but not full of laughs
Takes a while to get used to the narrator, and I was looking for a Carlin monologue. A good story and listen, but know what you're getting.
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