Born Standing Up - Rambling Readers

audio cd, 5 pages

English language

Published Nov. 20, 2007 by Simon & Schuster Audio.

ISBN:: 978-0-7435-6972-9

(4 reviews)

The author shares the stories of his years in stand-up comedy in a humorous memoir that recalls a first job selling guidebooks at Disneyland, his early magic and comedy act, his years of honing his craft, and the sacrifice, discipline, and originality it took to take him to the top.

6 editions

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Review of 'Born standing up' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I stumbled upon this book and am glad I did. Insightful, funny, and touching at times. It was a quick, light read, with little or no unneeded fluff. It was really interesting to find out the method behind his act.

Chris Brooks

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July 23, 2019

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Subjects

Biography: film, television & music
Individual actors & performers
Variety shows, music hall, cabaret
Postwar period, 1945 to c 2000
Comedy (Performing Arts)
Individual Actors And Actresses
Biography & Autobiography
Unabridged Audio - Autobiography/Biography
Biography/Autobiography
USA
Comedy
Entertainment & Performing Arts - Actors & Actresses
Entertainment & Performing Arts - Comedians
Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
Entertainment & Performing Arts - General