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I Must Say
- My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
- Narrated by: Martin Short
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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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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The remarkable life, career, and faith journey of the star of The Love Boat and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. For 16 years, millions of Americans welcomed Gavin MacLeod into their living rooms every Saturday night. This veteran of stage and screen transformed himself from a seasoned character actor into the leading, lovable father-figure of The Love Boat at the height of TV's boom years. For more than 30 years, Gavin MacLeod has served as the global ambassador for Princess Cruises.
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Dirty Daddy
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Millions of viewers know and love Bob Saget from his role as the sweetly neurotic father on the smash hit Full House, and as the charming wisecracking host of America's Funniest Home Videos. And then there are the legions of fans who can't get enough of his scatological, out-of-his-mind stand-up routines, comedy specials, and outrageously profane performances in such shows as HBO's Entourage and the hit documentary The Aristocrats.
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Meh to the 2nd Power
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By: Bob Saget
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The Improv
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In 1963, 30-year-old Friedman - who had recently quit his job as a Boston advertising executive and returned to his hometown of New York to become a theatrical producer - opened a coffee house for Broadway performers called the Improvisation. His goal? Simply to make a living, and if all went according to plan, to also make enough professional contacts to be able to mount his first Broadway show within a year's time. Later shortened to the Improv, its first West 44th Street location was in a seedy section of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen.
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I Blame Dennis Hopper
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In 1969, Illeana Douglas' parents saw the film Easy Rider and were transformed. Taking Dennis Hopper's words - "That's what it's all about, man" - to heart, they abandoned their comfortable upper-middle-class life and gave Illeana a childhood filled with hippies, goats, free spirits, and free love. Illeana writes, "Since it was all out of my control, I began to think of my life as a movie, with a Dennis Hopper-like father at the center of it." I Blame Dennis Hopper is a rollicking, funny, at times tender exploration of the way movies can change our lives.
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Loved Every Moment of this Book!
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Here's the Story
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Marcia Brady, eldest daughter on television's The Brady Bunch, had it all. But what viewers didn't know about the always sunny, perfect Marcia was that offscreen, her real-life counterpart, Maureen McCormick was living a very different - and not so wonderful - life. Maureen tells the shocking and inspirational true story of the beloved teen and the woman she became.
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Gripping
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There Are Worse Things I Could Do
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Excellent book
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A Little Bit Wicked
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In this frank and funny memoir, the Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen shares her journey from small-town Oklahoma to big-time Broadway, vamping on what it takes to stand firmly on a foundation of family and faith while wearing a hot pair of Jimmy Choo platform sling-backs.
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Salt of the Earth + Sparkles
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Jenifer Lewis keeps it real in this provocative and touching memoir by a Midwestern girl with a dream whose journey from poverty to Hollywood will move, shock, and inspire listeners. Told in the audacious voice her fans adore, Jenifer describes a road to fame made treacherous by dysfunction and undiagnosed mental illness, including a sex addiction. Yet, supported by loving friends and strengthened by "inner soldiers", Jenifer never stopped entertaining and creating.
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I could barely finish it.
- By Manning Fam on 06-17-18
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Coreyography
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In this brave and moving memoir, Corey Feldman is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.
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Didn't like the Two Coreys, but liked this.
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I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!
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In I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!, Tom elaborates on the process by which he is able to sit calmly and patiently, without being distracted, at any time, no matter how hectic, as well as respond quickly (and hilariously) when Marie Osmond faints at his feet on live TV. Haven't seen it? Check it out on YouTube. The man is always in control.
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A wonderful "read"
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Luck or Something Like It
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A remarkable story of a boy who couldn't stop singing, and a man who knew how to hold 'em. For more than half a century, Kenny Rogers has been recording some of the most revered and beloved music in America and around the world. In that time, he has become a living legend by combining everything from R&B to country and gospel to folk in his unique voice to create a sound that's both wholly original and instantly recognizable.
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Fun to listen to.
- By b.sea on 07-25-19
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- 09-30-19
Funny memoir
Martin Short's memoir is very entertaining. His ability to imitate voices makes this audible version a must-have! I love his Katherine Hepburn story and his stories of his family (particularly his Dad.) So Good!
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- Kenny Embry
- 11-02-15
You respect the man
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.
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The description of his relationship with his wife is impossible to not appreciate.
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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.
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- James P. Evans
- 03-29-15
Awesome
After reading this book - I feel like i understand so much more - about Marty, SNL, SCTV, its a wonder book and funny - very funny
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- Irene
- 12-08-18
Heartwarming and funny
Love him, and now I got a glimpse into his real life, glamour, warts, hurts and love. Refreshingly honest and very funny, of course.
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- Jason L
- 05-29-18
great read by Martin Short, alot of good insight.
great read by Martin Short, alot of good insight. we are ready for the next book.
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- ADOLADY
- 05-29-18
Loved this story!
Enjoyed the Steve Martin and Martin Short special on Netflix even more after listening to this.
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- 12-12-18
Even better than expected from a childhood idol
I grew up watching Martin Short and the rest of the amazing comedians on SCTV, wanting so badly to be like them, and from the description of this book expected some walks down memory lane but didn’t imagine the depth of the story he would tell. I loved hearing all of the stories from his time at SCTV as well as the years following, behind the scenes stories that included some of my favorite actors and comedians, but learning about his relationship with his family and wife as well as his take on life and how to deal with tragedy was more enlightening than I could’ve expected.
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.
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- J. Roesner
- 05-12-18
terrific audiobook
Love Martin Short? Then this is up your alley. It was a pleasure to here him tell his life experience.
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-25-15
I feel like a friend
I waited too long. and, I am so very glad I heard the audio vs reading. I was sorry it ended.
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- laurel5429
- 05-18-16
Martin Short-what a wonderful story
This book brought tears, sighs, & plenty of chuckles. I loved hearing how Marty came up with all his notable characters. And the relationship with him & his beloved Nan..what a treasure.
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