If you’ve ever even thought about stand-up comedy, then chances are you’ve heard of the wit and power that’s behind George Carlin’s retinue. From the Beatnik era all the way to just a few months ago on XM comedy, he was constantly active and striving to create laughter with his cerebral and intelligent humor. Nothing any of us can write here, no matter how long winded, over the top, and full of praise, could lead up to even half of how great he was, and how much fun people that have worked with him say he was. We’ll never have another George Carlin, no matter how angry, Beatnik, or drugged comedy gets, and for that we take the time to remember George and all he did to bring us back down to Earth.