Braindroppings

Brief Description: With nearly 20 albums, two Grammys, two Cable ACE awards, and more HBO specials than anyone else, George Carlin is more popular than ever. Now, for the first time, Carlin has produced a book of original humor pieces. "Brain Droppings" is filled with Carlin's musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, including his popular oxymorons (i.e. "original copy; " "uninvited guest"). Jacket Description/Back: The thinking person's comic who uses words as weapons, George Carlin shares all-new, cutting-edge opinion and observational humor in Brain Droppings. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny. Carlin unleashes his opinions on "People Who Should Be Phased Out" (guys with creases in their jeans, people who know a lot of prayers by heart) and "Seven Things I'm Tired Of" (geeks with Walkmans, clothing with writing on it, having to read cloud descriptions in a book). He even offers the never-before-revealed "Guide to Dining Out" (order unusual things: a chopped corn sandwich with diced peas and rye potato chips). From nonsense such as "Eventually there will come a time when everyone is in a band" to the ultimately profound "It is impossible to dry one hand", you'll get a look inside Carlin's mind, and you won't be disappointed. Carlin demolishes everyday values and yet leaves you laughing out loud. You'll learn what he thinks of sports fans, how he would improve the TV networks, his suggestions for Legal Murder Once a Month, and his plan for World Peace Through Constant Dancing. Also included are two classic Carlin monologues - "A Place for My Stuff" and "Baseball and Football". Publisher Marketing: The thinking person's comic who uses words as weapons, George Carlin shares all-new, cutting-edge opinion and observational humor in "Brain Droppings." Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, "Brain Droppings" is infectiously funny. Carlin unleashes his opinions on 'People Who Should Be Phased Out' (guys with creases in their jeans, people who know a lot of prayers by heart) and 'Seven Things I'm Tired Of' (geeks with Walkmans, clothing with writing on it, having to read cloud descriptions in a book). He even offers the never-before-revealed 'Guide to Dining Out' (order unusual things: a chopped corn sandwich with diced peas and rye potato chips). From nonsense such as 'Eventually there will come a time when everyone is in a band' to the ultimately profound 'It is impossible to dry one hand, ' you'll get a look inside Carlin's mind, and you won't be disappointed. Carlin demolishes everyday values and yet leaves you laughing out loud. You'll learn what he thinks of sports fans, how he would improve the TV networks, his suggestions for Legal Murder Once a Month, and his plan for World Peace Through Constant Dancing. Also included are two classic Carlin monologues -- 'A Place for My Stuff' and 'Baseball and Football.'Publisher Marketing: Grammy(R) Award Winner! In "Brain Droppings," Carlin brings to audio his singular brand of comedic satire that has made him a favorite of stage, screen and cable audiences. Witty word play, spirited commentary, sarcasm, monologues and in-your-face insights about everyday values appear randomly--literally droppings from his fast and fresh intelligence. Carlin's challenging humor cuts through the superficial and smug assumptions behind our institutions--politics, race and social issues--exposing all as amusing fabrications. And unlike other comics who believe we've somehow misplaced the American dream, Carlin presents it as a great--but incredibly funny--myth. "Brain Droppings" was adapted for audio by Carlin himself and comes with the inimitable Carlin timing and delivery--making it clever, laugh-out-loud humor. With its erudite appeal, "Brain Droppings" is perfect for listeners looking for a quick shot of brainy merriment as well as long-time Carlin fans seeking a bigger dose of his entertaining take on life. Review Citations:

Beyond the Cover Author Interv 05/01/2000 pg. 5 (EAN 9781565113718, Compact Disc)

Booklist 03/15/1997 pg. 1202 (EAN 9780786863136, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 03/15/1997 pg. 428 (EAN 9780786863136, Hardcover)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1997 pg. 98 (EAN 9780786863136, Hardcover)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1998 pg. 615 (EAN 9780786863136, Hardcover)

Beyond the Cover Author Interv 05/01/2000 pg. 5 (EAN 9781565113701, Analog Audio Cassette)

Publishers Weekly 06/05/2000 pg. 62 (EAN 9781565113701, Analog Audio Cassette)

Publishers Weekly 06/10/2000 (EAN 9781565113701, Analog Audio Cassette)

Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2004 pg. 634 (EAN 9780786883219, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Carlin, George Born in New York City in 1937, George Dennis Patrick Carlin was one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" more than 130 times, starred in an unprecedented thirteen HBO Specials, hosted the first "Saturday Night Live" and penned three "New York Times" bestselling books. Of the twenty-three solo albums recorded by Mr. Carlin, eleven were Grammy nominated and he took home the coveted statue five times including a 2001 Grammy win for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his reading of his best seller "Brain Droppings." In 2002, Carlin was awarded the "Freedom of Speech Award" by the First Amendment Center in cooperation with the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, and he was the named eleventh recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in June of 2008. George Carlin passed away at age seventy-one on June 22, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.