The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson (1989)
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I wonder why prostitution is illegal. Why should it be illegal to sell something that's perfectly legal to give away?
— George Carlin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I wonder why prostitution is illegal. Why should it be illegal to sell something that's perfectly legal to give away?" in the context of "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson (1989)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "George Carlin" (Interviews, Television Appearances)
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About George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, singer, voice artist, and comedian, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion, as well as some taboo subjects.
About George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, singer, voice artist, and comedian, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion, as well as some taboo subjects.
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