Artist commentary:
George Carlin (1937-2008) was an American comedian, writer, actor and is easily my favourite stand-up ever. I consider him a prophet (although he wouldn’t like to be called that) for his social, cultural and political commentary and his ability to condense the ridiculousness of humanity into hilarious and biting routines. He had a profound influence on me and my outlook on the world. Like Carlin, I was raised Catholic and growing up I noticed the same contradictions and delusional thinking that he so perfectly summarised in some of his jokes. Carlin was fearless on stage, covering everything from religion, abortion, murder, suicide, child-rearing, government, patriotism, gun-control, obesity and war. A true hero of mine.
I really like Carlin and I totally put that act in it's historic perspective. He was doing it on the Smothers Brothers show, and they had a long history of fighting censorship.
On the other hand, I think Carlin himself would be laughing at the people who treat him like a spiritual guide.
He was a professional entertainer, and he even had a shortlived show on Fox.