A Carlin Home Companion (44 page)

Bob, Kelly, George, and Brenda at Kelly's thirtieth birthday, 1993

Bob and Kelly's wedding, 1995

The Carlins at Kelly and Bob's wedding, 1995

Bob and Kelly camping, 1995

George and Kelly cooking dinner, around 1999

The Carlins at Kelly's UCLA graduation, 1993

George and Kelly at her fortieth birthday, 2003

 

About the Author

KELLY CARLIN
has written for film and TV, and most recently the stage, with her critically acclaimed solo show,
A Carlin Home Companion
. Her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute informs her work as an author, speaker, workshop leader, and as a citizen of Earth. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Bob McCall, and their Jack Russell terrier, Stella, but dreams of living somewhere with a lot less cars someday. You can sign up for email updates
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Advance Praise for
A Carlin Home Companion

“There are a lot of nights I still wish I could sit next to George and talk; this is the next best thing. Wonderful read.”

—Jon Stewart

“
Kelly Carlin
writes with lucid humor and a breathtaking objectivity about her life and family. Her voice on the page is completely engaging. The parallels with my own life are uncanny, and I reveled in the solidarity.”

—Rosanne Cash

“Drop all your expectations when you open this book. It is written in the DNA of a Carlin, honest, biting, savage, funny, sad, dark, and profound.
Kelly Carlin
takes us on a journey from growing up in the shadow of one of America's greatest comic icons into the light that it led her into. Hold on; like George Carlin, this book gives you a hell of a ride.”

—Lewis Black

“As a fan, this book is essential. As a comic, this book is profound.”

—Margaret Cho

“With
A Carlin Home Companion,
Kelly Carlin
proves she can stay cool while standing next to the sun. As a Carlin-phile, I began reading hoping to peek behind the curtains of Earth's funniest man. I got more than a peek. Carlin opens the floodlights onto her childhood and the dysfunction in her house and in her mind. Her personal growth and awareness of self is inspiring. Kelly's stories are hilarious and so personal, at times it felt like I was reading her diary. For anyone that has ever not been sure who they are, this book is for you. There is a landing spot. Let
Kelly Carlin
be your beacon.”

—Jay Mohr

“
A Carlin Home Companion
is one hell of a ride. With her unique perspective,
Kelly Carlin
shines a light on George Carlin, and gives great insight into a man who was a hero to many, but a father to one.”

—Bill Maher

“The daughter of the great comedian speaks: funny and moving.”

—Robert Klein

“George Carlin gave us all so much to be thankful for, not least of which is his daughter, Kelly. Her affection and admiration for her father jump off the page. And like her dad, her writing is funny, courageous, and wise; this book is a glowing testament to them both. An inspiring and beautiful read.”

—Paul Reiser

“George Carlin spent his life dissecting the American psyche. Now his daughter, Kelly, continues the family tradition, wielding a scalpel of her own as she lays bare her life as a child, and an adult child, in the Carlin household. A brave and, naturally, hilarious book.”

—Dana Gould

“In the hands of an accomplished writer, with a lifetime supply of research, this story would be a fascinating read. In Kelly's hands, we get SO much more. Ms. Carlin has shared her firsthand knowledge in a masterful, hilarious, and heartbreaking memoir of, and dedication to, one of the greatest comedic minds and performers in American history. Filled with wit, charm, and genuine, if not extraordinary prose. Bravo, Kelly!”

—Kevin Pollak

“
Kelly Carlin
has humanized her father, in a way that doesn't hold back and through her brilliant writing, brings him to life in a whole new way. In this book she shows she has her father's talent for writing, his awesome humanity, and a good dose of his twisted comedic mind.”

—Lizz Winstead

“A heartwarming, hysterical read! Carlin the younger evokes a version of Carlin the senior we never had the pleasure of knowing: George Carlin the Dad!
A Carlin Home Companion
may be
Kelly Carlin
's story specifically, but it's also the story of the American family in general.”

—Kevin Smith

 

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