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I hope I screw this up

how falling in love with your fears can change the world
2017
Comedian Kyle Cease examines his own life to unravel the deepest issues standing between us and emotional freedom.

Gilliamesque

my me, me, me memoir
2015
Screenwriter, director, actor, animator, and comedian Terry Gilliam reflects on his life, from his childhood in Minnesota to his work with the Monty Python comedy troupe. Includes artwork and photographs by Gilliam.

Letterman

the last giant of late night
2017
Delivers a definitive biography of former television host, comedian, and writer David Letterman, from his early days in Indiana to his retirement.

Mort Ziff is not dead

2017
It's the winter of 1965 and Norman Fishbein--called 'Wormy' by his two older brothers-- faces just a dilemma after he wins the 'Guess-the-Doozy-Dots Contest." Norman decides that the family needs is their first real vacation--a luxury trip to Miami Beach. For the first time in his life, Norman sees the ocean. But with three sisters from New Jersey begins a war between the Fishbeins and the Horvaths, The only problems is that Norman doesn't want a war-- and neither dies Amy Horvath, youngest of the sisters. Meanwhile at the hotel pool Norman spots an old man in a black suit--none other than the once famous comedian Mort Zuff. A chance meeting leads to an unusual friendship between Norman, Amy and the old comedian. After hearing that Mort Ziff has been fired by the hotel owner, to be replaced by a pop group called the Centipedes, Norman and Amy need to enlist their siblings to give Mort Ziff one last chance"--Jacket flap.

How to weep in public

feeble offerings on depression from one who knows
Actress and comedian Jacqueline Novak shares her personal struggle with depression through her personal memoir.

Ellen DeGeneres

Looks at the life and career of television personality and comedian Ellen DeGeneres.

Who was Charlie Chaplin?

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

Ellen DeGeneres

television comedian and gay rights activist
Describes the life and career of Ellen DeGeneres.

Buffering

unshared tales of a life fully loaded
"The popular YouTube personality presents a collection of personal narrative essays on faith, family, love, sexuality, self-worth, and friendship"--OCLC.

Who was Charlie Chaplin?

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

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