comedians

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comedians

Strictly for laughs

1986
Aspiring comedienne Joey Merino can't help herself- at 17 even her most serious moments turn into a comic routine, even her relationship with Peter.

Jimmy Fallon

2016
A biography of American comedian and television host Jimmy Fallon.

Born a crime

stories from a South African childhood
2016
Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist.

Ellen DeGeneres

television's funniest host
Looks at the life and career of gay television personality and comedian, Ellen DeGeneres.

If you could hear what I see

triumph over tragedy through laughter
2003
Performer Kathy Buckley shares the story of her life, from her childhood in Ohio to her career as a top comedienne, and discusses the challenges of growing up hearing-impaired, the hope that sustained her, and the humor that saved her sanity.

The girl with the lower back tattoo

2016
"Amy Schumer, Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and star, mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationships, and sex, and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is"--OCLC.

Hope

entertainer of the century
2014
Chronicles the life and career of comedian, actor, and entertainer Bob Hope.

I hate myselfie

2015
"Shane Dawson, dubbed "YouTube's comic for the under-30 set" by the New York Times, reveals some of his most embarrassing moments in 20 original, personal essays that are at once hilarious and heartwarming, self-deprecating and, ultimately, inspiring to his audience of more than 12 million channel subscribers"--Provided by publisher.

Stephen Colbert

2016
Chronicles the life and career of comedian, satirist and television personality Stephen Colbert, discussing his acting career, his political show, the hosting of "The Late Show" and more.

Aziz Ansari

2016
A biography describing the life and creative influences of comedian and actor Aziz Ansari. Also includes information about his enthusiasm for rap music, his social media savvy, and his thoughts about the direction of his career.

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