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27 nov 2007 · Steve Martin gave up stand-up comedy in 1981, at the height of his fame. He calls his new book Born Standing Up a biography rather than an autobiography, of a guy he used to know.
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life is an amazing book told by the author, Steve Martin. This book was great and the fact that Steve Martin read it himself made it all the better. The book gives you insight on Steve's childhood and his start in stand up. It is an unfiltered look at one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century.
- Steve Martin
From here on, Steve Martin became an acclaimed comedian, packing out venues nationwide. One night, however, he noticed empty seats and realised he had 'reached the top of the rollercoaster'.Born Standing Up is a funny and riveting chronicle of how Steve Martin became the comedy genius we now know and is also a fascinating portrait of an era.
- Audio CD
- Steve Martin
Born Standing Up is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away". At age 10 Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week.
His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written. At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week.
- Steve Martin
30 lug 2009 · Learn more about Born Standing Up at http://books.simonandschuster.ca/Born-Standing-Up/Steve-Martin/9781416553656?mcd=vd_youtube_book Legendary comedian and...
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- Simon & Schuster Books
His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written. At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott's Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week.
