Duly noted DF...Carlin was a massive influence on me as well. He was truly a poet laureate of comedy and made his genius seem attainable to all; it certainly was accessible to everyone who'd hear it. The news of his passing was NOT something I was prepared for today...that much is for sure. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, June 23, 2008 12:09:23 PM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
To All a most glorious Monday morning. I woke this day to the very sad news that I see has been mentioned in another post; George Carlin has passed.
Anyone that actually reads any of my prose will clearly see the tremendous influence Carlin has had on me and my life. His inspiration has helped mold much of how I see this world. I cannot begin to tell you what a profound effect his death will have on my life.
Carlin saw things in a very special and unique way. For example; his thoughts on religion, while certainly much darker than mine, are a measure for me and my opinion on a "god" or deity. I have used his words, or at least his thought-pattern in this area many, many times.
I feel a great, personal loss. Carlin was a master of words and a genius not only in comedy but in grammar and proper English. One need only spend some time reading any one of his many books (of which I own all!) to see that this man knew the English language better than most. Certainly far better than me!
I realize this is a Priest site and I do hope that each of you will bear with me as this man meant so much to me, I feel as though I have lost someone very dear even though we never met.
We all grieve in our own way. I have shared much of myself with you and , at this most sad and difficult time, I come to you for the comfort I have found in the past. If you were not a fan of George Carlin, I can accept that....but I do not understand it. He was larger than life. He was a master. He was incredible. I will miss him more than words can say.
