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Picture of George Carlin. George Carlin in Trenton, New Jersey, on April 4th 2008

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George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian and social critic, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.

❝Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac.❞ [+]

❝Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?❞ [+]

❝Don't give your money to the church; they should be giving their money to you.❞ [+]

❝Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.❞ [+]

❝Think about how stupid the average person is, and then realize that half of 'em are stupider than that.❞ [+]

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