“I tried to believe that there is a God, who created each of us in His own image and likeness, loves us very much, and keeps a close eye on things. I really tried to believe that, but I gotta tell you, the longer you live, the more you look around, the more you realize, something is fucked up.”

American stand-up comedian, satirist, social critic, actor and author

George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, satirist, social critic, actor, and author. He became known for his sharp, wide-ranging stage work and for the way he folded dark humor into commentary on public life. His routines often focused on contemporary politics, the English language, psychology, and religion. He built a long career around challenging ordinary assumptions and turning everyday speech and social habits into material for critique.