Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

Born Standing Up

Steve Martin

209 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

nonfiction memoir funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

Description

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 origina...

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Moods

funny 80%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 53%
informative 40%
inspiring 37%
emotional 21%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 4%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 41%
slow 7%

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3.85

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