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Chocolate, Please Chocolate, Please Lisa Lampanelli An inside look at the life of Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli, as she dishes on everything from relationships, food, and fat to why once you go black, you never go back In her jaw-dro… OL13771887W
American on purpose American on purpose Craig Ferguson In American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land… OL14909580W
I'm not high I'm not high Jim Breuer The comedian radio show host and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member reveals himself as a deeply spiritual, devoted family man behind his drug-addled characters, describing the lessons he has le… OL15975289W
Lizz free or die Lizz free or die Lizz Winstead "Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and one of today's most hilarious comedians and insightful social critics, pens a brilliant account of how she discovered her comedic voice.In this coll… OL16547735W
Tasteful nudes--and other misguided attempts at personal growth and validation Tasteful nudes--and other misguided attempts at personal growth and validation Dave Hill "From the Book Jacket: Dear ridiculously attractive person who just so happens to be holding Tasteful Nudes in his or her soft and supple yet commanding hands, Hi. My name is Dave and this is my ve… OL16564703W
Yes Please Yes Please Amy Poehler Part memoir, part 'missive-from-the-middle', Yes Please is a hilarious collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, haikus and words-to-live-by drawn from the life and mind of acclaimed actress, writer an… OL17358374W
Still foolin' 'em Still foolin' 'em Billy Crystal "Billy Crystal is turning 65, and he's not happy about it. With his trademark wit and heart, he outlines the absurdities and challenges that come with growing old, from insomnia to memory loss to lea… OL17674489W
Oona Oona Jane Scovell A biography of the life of the enigmatic daughter of Eugene O'Neill & wife of Charlie Chaplin, encompassing her intriguing family members & circle of friends. OL1891579W
Rabbit Rabbit Patricia Williams A remarkably bold and inspiring story of crime, motherhood, and redemption, not since Cupcake Brown's A Piece of Cake has there been a memoir this unforgettable. You want to know about the struggle o… OL19711775W
I'm fine ...and other lies I'm fine ...and other lies Whitney Cummings The creator, writer and executive producer of "2 Broke Girls" presents a personal account of her life and career, detailing her struggles with challenges ranging from anxiety and an eating disorder t… OL19724763W
This is not fame This is not fame Doug Stanhope "While other comedians were seeking fame, Stanhope was seeking immediate gratification, dark spectacle, or sometimes just his pants. Not to say he hasn't rubbed elbows with fame. He's crashed its par… OL19732343W
No voy a mentir No voy a mentir George Lopez George Lopez acaba de cumplir medio siglo y ha empezado a reiniciar su vida. Recién soltero y listo para disfrutarla, George estaba emocionado de cumplir cincuenta. Sería una nueva fase muy bienvenid… OL19966868W
Maybe we'll have you back Maybe we'll have you back Fred Stoller The author recounts his experiences as a stand-up comic turned character actor who regularly makes guest appearances on sitcoms, without ever having a show of his own. OL19967460W
Andrea Martin's lady parts Andrea Martin's lady parts Andrea Martin A hilarious, entertaining, and often moving memoir, from the multiple Tony and Emmy-awarding winning actress and comedienne, and SCTV alum, Andrea Martin. Whether lighting up the small screen in her … OL19988690W
Has anyone seen my pants? Has anyone seen my pants? Sarah Colonna New York Times bestselling author Sarah Colonna is back with a hilarious, honest look at life in her late thirties--in all its messy, pants-missing glory. OL19995545W
When the Balls Drop When the Balls Drop Brad Garrett A refreshingly candid and wickedly funny look at life’s second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and three-time Emmy Award–winning comic Brad Garrett. In this no-holds-barred book o… OL19999543W
Keep moving Keep moving Dick Van Dyke "In a fun and folksy way of addressing readers, Keep Moving will serve as an instruction book on how to embrace old age with a positive attitude. The chapters are filled with exclusive personal anecd… OL20008563W
You gotta want it You gotta want it Jake Paul A motivational personal account by the comedic social-media personality and actor traces his childhood struggles with sibling rivalry and bullying, shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his Hollywo… OL20060393W
Chaplin Chaplin Simon Louvish A Charlie Chaplin filmography through biography, or maybe a Charlie Chaplin biography through films. OL443501W
The classically American comedy of Larry Gelbart The classically American comedy of Larry Gelbart Jay Malarcher A biography of Larry Gelbart (1928-2009), legendary comedy writer of radio, film, television, and stage. In his nearly seventy years as a professional writer, he wrote for such radio shows as Duffy's… OL6034583W
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