“It turned out I was pretty good in science. But again, because of the small budget, in science class we couldn't afford to do experiments in order to prove theories. We just believed everything. Actually, I think that class was called Religion. Religion class was always an easy class. All you had to do was suspend the logic and reasoning you were being taught in all the other classes.”

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.