"When people reflected on
their own lives in comparison to George's,
they felt pretty good.
No matter how bad life may have been for any
given member of our audience,
they could tune in and see it was much
worse for this poor slob.
In a sick way that was comforting." |
Jason: "George got
unhealthier
over the years.
Even in his deepest
core of angst and
anger, I admired
his ability to step
back and see the
humor of it all.
That was his
healthiest and most
endearing
attribute.
He did things I'd never do.
He yelled at people
on the street.
I lived vicariously
through George,
even though he didn't
fare well.
I think that was
part of his appeal."
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