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Born Standing Up
A Comic's Life
by Steve Martin · 2007 · 224 pages
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About This Book
Steve Martin's memoir chronicles his early life and the eighteen years he spent in stand-up comedy before retiring at the peak of his success. He details his childhood jobs at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, his study of philosophy, and the rigorous discipline required to develop his unique, punchline-free style.
Book Details
Published
2007
Pages
224
Language
en
ISBN
9781416553649
Awards & Recognition
Grammy Award Nomination for Best Spoken Word Album (2009)Time Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the Year (2007)
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Narrated by Steve Martin
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