Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

Steve Martin

Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

Steve Martin

209 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

nonfiction memoir funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
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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 origina...

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3.86
based on 7,358 reviews

Moods

funny: 81%

reflective: 61%

lighthearted: 50%

informative: 39%

inspiring: 39%

emotional: 24%

hopeful: 14%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 5%

adventurous: 4%

dark: 1%


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