pickMy experience reading this memoir matches up well with my experience of George Carlin's comedy.
I'm certain there are things he did that I haven't seen, I'm certain there are a few things he said that I don't agree with, that lean a little too far into shock humour to be viewed as effective commentary, but overall, I appreciate where he ended up, his use of language to convey ideas, his snappy delivery, his ability to be self-reflective 1/?
All right, Brennan, indeed. 👏🏻
Also: “professional offendee“ seems like a very relevant phase to have handy these days...🤨
Anything else y'all want to discuss? This first half was nuts, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The end of the book discussion will be on the 30th. Thanks for reading along with me 🦇
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I'm torn on how much more screwed up he could have been to get kicked out of Black Sabbath than the rest of the band and I think his going solo was the best thing for him.
Question 5: Do you think it was fair that he got kicked out? What about his name change suggestion of Black Sabbath II? And which do you prefer Black Sabbath or Ozzy solo? My favorite is his solo work 🖤
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Oh, the chaos! I can't imagine having to grow up with Ozzy like this. Some of the things he did were truly horrendous, which he admits to, but giving the Vicar hash was funny.
Question 4: This was not the Ozzy we typically associate with. What surprised/bothered you the most?
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There are a handful of excerpts of comedy routines, but for the most part this is a straightforward, chronological memoir, you get insight into some of the forces that might have contributed to Carlin's choice of comedian as career, wanting to be accepted by a certain crowd and disagreeing heartily with another, not wanting to follow along with his mother's plans for him, being angry at the state of the world and looking 1d
I was surprised to learn of his earlier 'straight' period, 60s variety and talk shows toeing the line of what could be on air and how such shows were run, as well as frustrated (if humbly in retrospect acknowledged as unlikely) film star hopes, but it certainly adds fuel to the inspiring transformation in the 70s, though it's devastating to recognize yet another creative talent of this era 1d
It's even more distressing to realize that his first wife and daughter make consistent appearances, have dramatic moments, but still feel like side bars. I'm glad he found the love of his life in his second wife, but it's hard to imagine being as accepting and forgiving as his 1d
There is self-awareness about this in the later chapters, I think it's hitting me hard because it challenges the mind-expanded stoner to cheeky grandpa pipeline 1d
I do wish there was less of the embittered old man, full of disillusionment in people, in politics, by the end, but there's something so gently hopeful in concluding with new plans, looking forward to a different creative stage in his career. I don't think the Broadway show ever happened, but I'm glad he was still dreaming.
⚠️child abuse, domestic abuse, substance abuse, mention of SA
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