There are definitely parts of this book that make me cringe. A lot of it revolves around wordplay and the discussion of what certain words and phrases actually mean, if one really thinks about it. Some of it makes me laugh out loud some of it makes me think. There are some slightly longer bits (say, 2-3 pages), but mostly it is a paragraph joke, or a one-liner, or even a collection of two-word phrases that Carlin thinks is interesting. This isn’t a comedic memoir, or even a collection of humorous stories or essays. I think of him as the author of this book, because I’ve read it (part or in full) probably a dozen times. My guess is most of you know him as Rufus, the amazing supporting character from the Bill and Ted films, who will be sorely missed when Bill and Ted Face the Music is released this summer. Others may know him from his famous ‘Seven Words You Can’t Say on TV” sketch. Some of you may know Carlin as the first host of Saturday Night Live. Thought I’d revisit what I used to describe as one of my favorite humor books. Why I chose it: I’m trying to read before bed (instead of staring at my phone) but didn’t want anything too heavy. And are you picking me up visually as well?” You might be able to hear a pin land but certainly not drop.” When a pin is dropping, it’s just floating through the air. In a nutshell: Comedian Carlin shares jokes, observations, and wordplay. Based on the 1997 Hyperion hardcover.(May) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.Best for: Fans of Carlin’s clever and confrontational style of comedy. One note: this audio, like most of Carlin's humor, includes plenty of profanity, so parents may want to be cautious around the kiddies. Some of Carlin's older routines are included, such as his classic comparison of warlike football and friendly baseball. The audio is paced nicely, alternating between long pieces (Carlin as a bureaucratic caveman calling a "staff meeting" to announce a new policy on human sacrifices), short observations and one-liners. This audio contains "unabridged excerpts," which means that though it does not include everything from the book, the pieces that appear are performed in their entirety. Nothing changed," moderately amusing in print, is hilarious in Carlin's bewildered tone. A one-liner like "I put a dollar in a change machine. So it is with this very funny collection of essays, monologues, observations and jokes by 30-year comic veteran Carlin. Timing, delivery and vocal expression are as important to humor as the actual joke itself. Component of: Publishers Weekly When a stand-up comedian writes a book, the audio version enjoys a clear advantage over the printed word. A book of humor, including his greatest bits and new material.
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