I woke up this morning to my IPod playing a George Carlin bit about “Airline Announcements.” I thought it was a normal Monday. When I switched to the radio I was informed that George died last night at age 71. I shouldn’t be surprised do to the massive amounts of drugs he did in the 60’s and 70’s. But it’s still a sad day for me. I have all the cd’s, both books, and got the pleasure of seeing not only his HBO specials but also in person twice. I also respected the man for how he handled his wife’s death, the love of his life , Brenda in 1997. I know that his family and friends will miss him. Some knew him for his early work with Jack Burns. Some for “the seven words you can’t say on television.” Still a younger generation saw him as Mr. Conductor from that train show for kids. I will remember him as a unique perspective on the English language and he observations of the human condition. Bye George, you will be missed.
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