I went back out into the world today.
I was a little nervous because I still have a lot of and black and blue blotches on my neck and under my chin. I was concerned that I might frighten a small child, or be asked to leave a public area.
Up until now I have been doing the scarf and sunglasses thing. But you know when you see someone my age with a Grandma scarf, they've had something hideously disfiguring done to them. And then you just stare harder.
I also thought it made me look Muslim. I passed a group of women in burqas the other day and I half expected to get high fives.
But today I had to go back to work. I'm doing a voice on the new "Lilo & Stitch" cartoon series, and I knew I couldn't show up looking like Jane Wyman in Magnificent Obsession. So I slathered myself in all the concealer I could find and powdered myself down to a professional finish.
As you can see, I look pretty good for having my head split open three weeks ago. At least, I look good from a distance. Up close I look like a drag queen trying to do Sharon Osbourne.
Anyway, as I was coming out of my session, I ran into one of my favorite people in the world, who is a vocal director for Disney. He said, "I want you to meet someone", and then he turned around and introduced me to George Carlin.
I can't explain the stupidity of what I did next, but sometimes I guess it's all about intention. I felt such affection for him, and such gratitude for all the laughter he'd given me, that I just blurted out, "May I hug you?" And he immediately said, "Sure". It was lovely.
The three of us spoke at length about a few things, and then it was time to go. I shook his hand and told him how much it meant to me to have met him. He was a very gracious.
As I turned to go to my car, he called out, "Stay cool".
I was so happy I immediately called my husband from my car. He wasn't at his desk, so I called my sister Amber. She wasn't home either, but I knew she would have her cell phone on. I called her up to tell her the story, and I could tell she was in her car.
"Where are you?" I asked her.
"We just left In-n-Out Burger on Lankershim," she said.
I looked up and she was two cars in front of me.
18 responses so far ↓
1 Wheeze // Jun 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
We’re worse off without him.
“Do you realize there was a time when no one knew how to play the piano? Everyone was still practicing…”
Kills me every time.
RIP.
or…
Don’t you know there’s a war going on…?!
2 Speedy Cerviche // Jun 23, 2008 at 5:13 pm
This is really depressing. I’ve been a fan of his ever since I was introduced to his material back in 6th grade. Since then, I’ve been a true devotee. I never had the opportunity to meet the man personally, but I feel lucky that I at least got to see him perform live a couple of times.
Sounds clichéd and corny, but this is a true loss. He’ll be missed.
RIP George Carlin, we’ll all pray to Joe Pesci for your soul’s safe passage.
3 DavidinBerkeley // Jun 23, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I felt initially lead by the re-post to think that Ms. Winchell had had more surgery. I was aghast.
Then I remembered that the post was about Carlin. What nice memory.
4 Letty Cruz // Jun 23, 2008 at 6:38 pm
This is the second blog on my reader with a post to George Carlin. Thank you and love you <3
5 OLDFART // Jun 23, 2008 at 7:42 pm
He left a lot of comedic material for us to enjoy for all time. For that we can all be thankful. Rip George Carlin. Just don’t say the seven words in front of your creator.
6 thefifthbeatle // Jun 23, 2008 at 7:57 pm
What a great story…RIP George Carlin. You’ll be sorely missed.
7 Infinite monkey // Jun 23, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Trenton on 4/4/08….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22385015@N00/2392995329/
8 Doug // Jun 23, 2008 at 8:18 pm
1…2…3!!!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0d8_1213917780
ching-ching-churee!
9 JohnnyBoy // Jun 23, 2008 at 8:34 pm
“Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.”
GC
10 bnaivar // Jun 24, 2008 at 5:21 am
As much as I liked him, I can’t help but wonder if God just got tired of listening to his shit.
11 joshpincusiscrying // Jun 24, 2008 at 5:54 am
I saw George Carlin at the Stardust in Las Vegas two years ago.
Now they’re both gone.
12 Stretch99 // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:33 am
TITS TITS TITS TITS
That word doesn’t don’t even belong on the list…
It sounds like a snack like:
CHEDDAR TITS or TATER TITS
——-GEORGE CARLIN
13 Stretch99 // Jun 24, 2008 at 10:22 am
“Jesus is coming - LOOK BUSY”
—–George Carlin
14 JohnnyBoy // Jun 24, 2008 at 11:09 am
One nice thing about egotists: they don’t talk about other people.
—–George Carlin
15 JohnnyBoy // Jun 24, 2008 at 11:38 am
Hey God ! Wrong fucking George !
16 pal Jacky // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I remember in high school listening to ‘the seven words’ over headphones in the living room,(remember when the family’s stereo was the only place to listen) and just staring at my oblivious family thinking ‘if they only knew’.
17 jim // Jun 25, 2008 at 9:00 am
“Hello. We’re the ones who control your lives. We make the decisions that affect all of you. Isn’t it interesting to know that those who run your lives would have the nerve to tell you about it in this manner? Suffer, you fools. We know everything you do, and we know where you go. What do you think the cameras are there for? And the global-positioning satellites? And the Social Security numbers? You belong to us. And it can’t be changed. Sign your petitions, walk your picket lines, bring your lawsuits, cast your votes, and write your stupid letters to whomever you please; you won’t change a thing. Because we control your lives. And we have plans for you. Go back to sleep.”
A hug wasn’t stupid, it was honest. Yeah, for all his vaunted crustiness & snark, I can surely picture the grizzzled old Mick as being a hug-slut.
You’re lucky to’ve met him … & I’m not surprised that the guy who said “I really like it when a lot of people die” was actually a gracious & kind soul in person, that just seems right somehow. It really hit me hard to hear of his death, since I found myself in sync with his POV so often & loved his unique take on the perversity of language & culture.
He was a real craftsman of wit - his books are worth reading if you haven’t already, there’s not one page of filler to be found, just solid gold funny. As someone somewhere else noted: liars & hypocrites are resting a little easier now.
18 Eli // Jun 25, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I wonder if he got the 2 minute warning?
“Two minutes, get your shit together”
Between GC and Bill Hicks, those two guys gave me the fodder to be the most edgy high schooler in town: population 200,000.
I have a tagline for other places: “All of my heroes are dead, except for……nope, they’re dead too.” Sadly, it’s now really true.
RIP GC
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