Now in paperback comes the “New York Times” bestseller that takes readers on a riotous journey through the mind of one of America's premier comics.

irreverent helping of caustic wit.

Born in New York City in 1937, "George Dennis Patrick Carlin was one of the greatest and most influential stand-up comedians of all time.? He appeared on ?The Tonight Show? more than 130 times, starred in ?an unprecedented 14 HBO Specials, hosted the first ?Saturday Night Live? and penned three “New York Times” bestselling books.? Of the 23 solo albums recorded by Mr. Carlin, 11 were Grammy nominated and he took home the coveted statue five times including a 2001 Grammy win for Best Spoken Comedy Album for his reading of his best seller “Brain Droppings.” In 2002, Carlin was awarded the ?Fr