“More a treatise on Steve Martin’s unique brand of absurdist humor, this slim memoir discusses his influences and experiences and how and why he developed his style. A notoriously private person, it’s hardly surprising that Martin glosses over his romantic entanglements, marriages and divorces and his relationship with his sister. His parents receive perfunctory (and poignant) mentions at the beginning and end. Instead, it’s all about Martin’s career as a stand-up comedian: the beginnings, the height (and hype) and the abrupt end. His television, movie and literary careers are all mentioned only in context to stand-up, which lends this memoir a tight, controlled pace and makes for a quick, fun read that works. ”
wurd nurd wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009.
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