George Carlin, R.I.P.

By Angela Carone / Cultural Enterprise Reporter, Culture Lust by Angela Carone

Published June 23, 2008 at 4:14 PM PDT

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.
& -George Carlin

Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.
& & -George Carlin

When cheese gets its picture taken what does it say?
& & -George Carlin

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I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
& & -George Carlin

Angela Carone

Angela Carone covered arts and culture for KPBS and was the author of Culture Lust. Angela has produced public radio programs focused on the arts for the Atlanta and San Diego markets. In this role, she has covered topics ranging from books, film, theater, music, visual arts and pop culture. She also has more than 15 years experience in print media, having been published in various newspapers, alternative weeklies, and exhibition catalogs. Angela has degrees in political science from Pennsylvania State University and in English literature from Georgia State University. She is also a published photographer.

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