Director Kevin Smith Remembers George Carlin | Newsweek Entertainment | Newsweek.com

In 2001, George did me a solid when he accepted the part of the orally fixated hitchhiker who knew exactly how to get a ride in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back." When he wrapped his scene in that flick, I thanked him for making the time, and he said, "Just do me a favor: Write me my dream role one day." When I inquired what that'd be, he offered, "I wanna play a priest who strangles children."It was a classic Carlin thing to say: a little naughty and a lot honest. I always figured there'd be time to give George what he asked for. Unfortunately, he left too soon.He was, and will likely remain, the smartest person I've ever met. But really, he was much more than just a person. Without a hint of hyperbole, I can say he was a god, a god who cussed.

I definitely recommend any fan of Carlin or Kevin to read the article. It's a very loving tribute from Kevin, who in the end was just a huge fan of the guy. I'm curious though about this last bit. It almost sounds like Carlin was going to be the antagonist in Smith's upcoming horror film, Red State. That's just pure speculation on my part and I'm probably wrong, but I recall Kevin at one point saying the movie revolves around a religious figure. If you're looking to remember Carlin, there are video tributes and such all over the internet. While this is a sad loss, the guy definitely has left plenty behind for us to remember him by.