DoctorTeeth
Edmonton
Born Standing Up: Not In Those Cruel Shoes — 28 weeks ago
Although lately I think Steve Martin has made some rather questionable artistic endeavours, I’ll always be a big fan of his output from the late-70s to mid-90s. His stand-up comedy was some of the most astounding stuff I’d ever heard, and I only wish I’d heard it when I was younger and could have really twisted my brain. This book, a memoir of his childhood through his start in the entertainment business to the explosion of his standup comedy is well-written and clever, basically exactly what you’d expect from Steve Martin. It’s a quick read, but it doesn’t leave you unfulfilled; rather, you’re happy to have had the opportunity to learn a little more about the man and his work. Definitely worth a read if you like stand-up comedy in general or Steve Martin in particular.
