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George Carlin
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American stand-up comedian (1937–2008)

Also known as: George Denis Patrick Carlin, George Dennis Carlin, George Dennis Patrick Carlin, The George Carlin Show, Джордж Карлин, جورج كارلين

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Known works

  • Brain Droppings (1997)
  • Last words
  • When will Jesus bring the pork chops? (2004)
  • Napalm & silly putty (2001)
  • Sometimes a little brain damage can help (1984)