King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis is a man who almost overnight went from obscurity to colossal fame, from affable teenage schnook to egomanical bully, from America's funniest face to an almost unwatchable once-was, from a beloved philanthropist to the figure of scorn who inspired an MDA protest group. This is a...
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Jerry Lewis is a man who almost overnight went from obscurity to colossal fame, from affable teenage schnook to egomanical bully, from America's funniest face to an almost unwatchable once-was, from a beloved philanthropist to the figure of scorn who inspired an MDA protest group. This is a funny, dark, and very American story. Incudes 32 pages of photos. National ads/media.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780312132484 (0312132484)
Publish date: September 1st 1997
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Pages no: 512
Edition language: English
I was amazed when I read this book some years ago. I read if after I went to see Lewis perform in Melbourne years ago. I think if I read the book first that I wouldn't have bothered going to see him. It was a good read, with astonishing insight into Lewis, who never authorized its release, and I can...
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