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I Must Say: My Life As A Humble Comedy Legend
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?Short?S Endearing Memoir Is, Of Course, Funny, But It?S Also A Rare Thing: The Tale Of A Genuine Human Being Who?S Thrived On Planet Hollywood.? Washington Postin This Engagingly Witty, Wise, And Heartfelt Memoir, Martin Short Tells The Tale Of How A Showbizobsessed Kid From Canada Transformed Himself Into One Of Hollywood'S Favorite Funnymen, Known To His Famous Peers As The Comedian'S Comedian.Short Takes The Reader On A Rich, Hilarious, And Occasionally Heartbreaking Ride Through His Life And Times, From His Early Years In Toronto As A Member Of The Fabled Improvisational Troupe Second City To The Allamerican Comic Big Time Of Saturday Night Live, And From Memorable Roles In Such Movies As ?Three Amigos! And Father Of The Bride To Broadway Stardom In Fame Becomes Me And The Tonywinning Little Me.He Reveals How He Created His Most Indelible Comedic Characters, Among Them The Manic Manchild Ed Grimley, The Slimy Corporate Lawyer Nathan Thurm, And The Bizarrely Insensitive Interviewer Jiminy Glick. Throughout, Short Freely Shares The Spotlight With Friends, Colleagues, And Collaborators, Among Them Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Gilda Radner, Mel Brooks, Nora Ephron, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Shaffer, And David Letterman.But There Is Another Side To Short'S Life That He Has Long Kept Private. He Lost His Eldest Brother And Both Parents By The Time He Turned Twenty, And, More Recently, He Lost His Wife Of Thirty Years To Cancer. In I Must Say, Short Talks For The First Time About The Pain That These Losses Inflicted And The Upbeat Life Philosophy That Has Kept Him Resilient And Carried Him Through.In The Grand Tradition Of Comedy Legends, Martin Short Offers A Showbusiness Memoir Densely Populated With Boldface Names And Rife With Retellable Tales: A Hugely Entertaining Yet Surprisingly Moving Selfportrait That Will Keep You Laughingand Cryingfrom The First Page To The Last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend'? A: The main theme of the memoir revolves around Martin Short's journey from a showbiz-obsessed child in Canada to a beloved comedian in Hollywood, highlighting both his comedic career and personal losses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'I Must Say'? A: The author of 'I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend' is Martin Short, a well-known comedian and actor.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'I Must Say' contain? A: The memoir contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'I Must Say' published? A: The book was published on July 21, 2015.
- Q: What can readers expect from Martin Short's writing style in this memoir? A: Readers can expect an engaging, witty, and heartfelt writing style, filled with humor and personal anecdotes from Martin Short's life.
- Q: Does the book discuss Martin Short's personal life? A: Yes, the book discusses significant personal losses in Martin Short's life, including the deaths of his family members and how he coped with these challenges.
- Q: Is 'I Must Say' suitable for all ages? A: While the book contains humor and anecdotes that may appeal to a broad audience, some themes may be more suitable for mature readers due to personal and emotional content.
- Q: What genre does 'I Must Say' fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of memoir and biography, specifically within the performing arts category.
- Q: Are there any notable guest appearances or collaborations mentioned in the book? A: Yes, Martin Short shares stories about his collaborations with notable figures such as Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Gilda Radner, and more throughout the memoir.