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You know that urge you get when you see someone famous and a part of you craves the chance to meet them, have a conversation with them, and, if you’re lucky, maybe even get a selfie or an autograph? And Keanu Reeves isn’t any exception. And it’s no different even for e Keanu Reeves.
In his whole life, Keanu Reeves has only requested autographs from two famous people only: one a legendary comedian and the other a legendary musician. And one of them treated him quite rudely. The actor shared many funny stories during his conversation with Stephen Colbert onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert. One story Reeves told was about the autograph he received from one legendary comedian.
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Keanu Reeves Recalled Receiving a Unique Autograph from a Comedy Legend
When asked if he had ever bugged a celebrity for an autograph while appearing onThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Keanu Reeves listed two individuals: the Velvet Underground singer Lou Reed and the late legendary comedian George Carlin.
“I asked for another. George Carlin. Yeah, he gave me an autograph… It was really funny; he wrote, I think it was, ‘Dear Keanu, F**k you!’” Reeves said with a smile, reflecting back on the comedian’s personal note. “I always thought he just wrote that for me, and then I met someone else who said that he wrote the same thing to them! Anyway, beautiful.”
Keanu Reeveshas developed a reputation as a genuine stand-up guy in Hollywood, and watching him engage on talk shows, commercials, events, and the red carpet seems to prove he’s as genuine as the stories say. Keanu Reeves may play a deadly assassin inJohn Wickor a spoon-bending hero inThe Matrix, but in real life, he comes off as extremely genuine.
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GeorgeCarlin: The Legendary Comedian Who Redefined Stand-up
The comedic legend George Carlin made an enduring impression on the world of stand-up. Carlin pushed the limits of humor and challenged social standards with his irreverent approach, acute social criticism, and brave study of taboo issues. He established himself as a cultural figure and a voice for those who challenged the status quo with his razor-sharp wit and insightful observations.
Carlin’s journey in comedy began in the 1950s when he performed as a traditional stand-up comedian in typical clubs and television variety shows of that time. Carlin’s humor reflected society’s problems and hypocrisies rather than just making people laugh. He boldly discussed touchy themes like politics, language, consumerism, and religion. Carlin prompted audiences to challenge established norms and institutions that are frequently taken for granted with his harsh humor and astute observations.
The influence of George Carlin on comedy and popular culture cannot be so high. He served as an example for other comedians who came after him, inspiring them to question norms and express their opinions.
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Source:Cheat Sheet
Prantik Prabal Roy
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Prantik Prabal Roy is a content writer at FandomWire. With over three years of experience in content writing for various media houses, he takes great interest in telling stories about Hollywood celebrities and the world revolving around them. He has done his Master’s in English literature and diploma course in journalism. Being a literature student, he has the ability to delve into the matter and analyse it thoroughly to give the readers a clear view on the specific topics.
