George Carlin

Can't believe George Carlin just died.  I am mostly oblivious to any celebrities I may or may not pass on street out here, but just last month George Carlin was in front of me on line in Whole Foods.  He was buying a gallon of skim milk and a dozen organic eggs.  I didn't notice him at first, but the cashier said hi, and he said hello back, and I instantly recognized the voice and turned to look.  He paid with a hundred-dollar bill, and while the cashier went off to get change from her manager, there were a good thirty seconds where we were both standing there, and I so wanted to say something -- like, "I'm a huge fan," or, I don't know, something like that -- but I was too shy.  And then she gave him his change.

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[SymplyAmused]

Unfortunately, death waits for no one. His humor will be missed. Too bad you were too shy to at least tell him hi : )

[Katie]

Did you see the replay of the premiere episode of Saturday Night Live this week with George Carlin from 1976(?). It was really interesting! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts, if you saw it...