George Carlin, from his "Life is worth Losing" stand-up routine (2005)
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It's called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.
— George Carlin on Illusion
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It's called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it." in the context of "George Carlin, from his "Life is worth Losing" stand-up routine (2005)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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