
I Must Say
My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
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Martin Short
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Martin Short
In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz-obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood’s favorite funnymen, known to his famous peers as the "comedian’s comedian".
Martin Short takes you on a rich, hilarious, and occasionally heartbreaking ride through his life and times, from his early years in Toronto as a member of the fabled improvisational troupe Second City to the all-American comic big time of Saturday Night Live and memorable roles in movies such as ¡Three Amigos! and Father of the Bride. He reveals how he created his most indelible comedic characters, among them the manic man-child Ed Grimley, the slimy corporate lawyer Nathan Thurm, and the bizarrely insensitive interviewer Jiminy Glick. Throughout, Short freely shares the spotlight with friends, colleagues, and collaborators, including Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Gilda Radner, Mel Brooks, Nora Ephron, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Shaffer, and David Letterman.
But there is another side to Short's life that he has long kept private. He lost his eldest brother and both of his parents by the time he turned 20, and, more recently, he lost his wife of 30 years to cancer. In I Must Say, Short talks for the first time about the pain that these losses inflicted and the upbeat life philosophy that has kept him resilient and carried him through. In the grand tradition of comedy legends, Martin Short offers a show business memoir densely populated with boldface names and rife with re-tellable tales: a hugely entertaining yet surprisingly moving self-portrait that will keep you laughing - and crying - from the first page to the last.
Special Lyrics for "It's The Most Wonderful Show of the Year" and "Picture-Perfect Christmas In The Palisades" by Martin Short, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman; Special Lyrics for “Marty Throws a Party Just to Sing" by Marc Shaiman.
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Funny memoir
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What made the experience of listening to I Must Say the most enjoyable?
Short's performance of his book is excellent. He tells his story without being pompous.What does Martin Short bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Martin sings, does his impersonations and brings a warmth to his own story.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The description of his relationship with his wife is impossible to not appreciate.Any additional comments?
I'm not a Martin Short fan. His comedy eludes me and his characters are more irritants than inspired. When Martin Short is on the screen, I don't laugh. But this book made me respect him. I'd like to have lunch with this guy and talk over family. He sounds like a truly wonderful friend. I ended still not a fan of his comedy, but definitely an admirer of his journey.You respect the man
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Awesome
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Heartwarming and funny
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great read by Martin Short, alot of good insight.
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Loved this story!
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It was inspiring to hear, and from a comedic perspective, an audiobook is the ideal format for this book, hearing the stories told in his voice(s) added so much to the experience! There were a few moments when it was a bit difficult to tell if his ego was showing, or if it was Canadian embarrassment, but neither would make the book less appealing, (it would be difficult to avoid a little bit of ego coming through given the people who are in some of the stories).
A truly excellent memoir, I want to start it over again already. The closing passage was especially moving. In the vein of the great John Candy, Martin Short has managed to blend comedy with deep emotion and at times sadness, to me the hallmark of the best, most meaningful, and satisfying comedy. I appreciate Martin Short even more after reading this.
Even better than expected from a childhood idol
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terrific audiobook
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I feel like a friend
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Martin Short-what a wonderful story
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