Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

2007 • 207 pages

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The author shares the stories of his years in stand-up comedy in a humorous memoir that recalls a first job selling guidebooks at Disneyland, his early magic and comedy act, his years of honing his craft, and the sacrifice, discipline, and originality it took to take him to the top.

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I have never seen any of Steve Martin's stand up routine nor have I ever listened to any of his albums, but I didn't feel lost or confused even though this book is about him honing his act. The lessons of persistence are universal, except Martin can be funny while talking about his experiences.

July 1, 2008

Like many memoirs, the early years started a little slowly. It was nice to see where Steve Martin came from, but the real fun came in the second half, and the book became a real page turner.

June 16, 2017

Listened as an audiobook. Very interesting glimpse into Steve Martin's life.

December 7, 2019