Shit, George Carlin Is Dead

Carlin was soooo much more than being famous for seven dirty words. To label him a "comedian" would be like saying a triple-crown winner is a nice pony. George Carlin was a keen observer of American life, a terrific writer, and a top-notch performance artist. Each show he ever did was a carefully crafted presentation, and, unlike many of his peers, his skills only sharpened with age. Carlin checked out at age 71 (71!!!) at the top of his game, and there's nobody who can replace him. He was to have received the Mark Twain award soon, and if ever there was a guy who earned a comparison to Twain in this day and age, it would be George Carlin.