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  • I Must Say

  • My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
  • Auteur(s): Martin Short
  • Narrateur(s): Martin Short
  • Durée: 8 h et 40 min
  • 4,8 out of 5 stars (430 évaluations)

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I Must Say

Auteur(s): Martin Short
Narrateur(s): Martin Short
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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.

©2014 Martin Short (P)2014 Harper Collins Publishers

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Nothing Short of Spectacular!

A memoir by Martin Short? Yes please! Listening to the audiobook version narrated by Martin himself?? The absolute best thing ever, I Must Say (total rip off of Ed Grimley!!).

Martin Short spoils us by sharing amazing inside stories from Hollywood, insights from the biz so to speak, on everything from tv series, tv variety shows, movies, live comedy shows, attending awards shows and delivering speeches, and even table talk at various Hollywood events and lifelong friendships.

On the audiobook, we are further spoiled by hearing Martin Short actually imitate countless Hollywood stars in addition to playing his own invented stage characters.

But the ultimate and overly generous gift that Short gives us is sharing so many anecdotes and very deep insights into his personal life, his love life, his family life, and his lifelong friendships.

And as if this absolute gem of a comedy memoir needed anything more, interspersed throughout the book are interludes that feature most of Short’s all-time most memorable character creations, along with explanations and original material.

This book is honest, insightful, self-deprecating, revealing, drop-down hilariously funny and witty, while also being emotionally touching and poignant. It’s as amazing as a Hollywood memoir should be, and then some. Not bad for a humble and modest Canadian comic!

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A True Canadian Treasure!

I absolutely LOVED this audio book. A "must " to listen to especially if you are a Canadian fan of Martin Short.

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Amazing Story of how Love and Laughter Win

I loved this from beginning to end. It reminded me of the chats my childhood best friend and I would have when she would return from her cottage after I'd remained in the city for the summer. We'd meet on the curb at a house between each of our homes and talk for hours about our summers. It just gave me that same level of comfort and companionship .

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Your own private concert with Martin Short

Such a great book to listen to as read by Martin himself. I found myself laughing out loud in public places while listening (Just like the audible tv commercial). It was great to hear the history of his career and upbringing in detail. I listened to the whole book over one weekend (which is rare for me) as it was so entertaining. He really is a comic legend and so talented and a decent person too. Highly recommend this book.

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Listen, don’t read!

This is definitely a book you’ll want to listen to - Martin Short brings his cast of characters to life, along with the friends and celebrities in his life. Can’t imagine reading it, instead! Overall, solid choice, had a few tiresome moments of name dropping, but that is his life, so fair enough. I’m splitting hairs though - it was an enjoyable listen.

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Like sitting face to face with Martin Short

What a great book to have narrated by the person who lived those stories. It was like having dinner with Martin Short and reminiscing about his life! Such a great listen.

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A beautiful life

a lovely and entertaining story where the charm of the author punctuated by the tragic moments really let his uniqueness shine through.

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Hilariously Said

Marin Short is exactly what he appears to be. A funny man who finds joy in life and shares it with the rest of us. A friend I will never meet.

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Heart felt and funny

There is nothing liege listening to an autobiography read by the author. Like sitting down with them for a cup of tea.

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Absolute Masterpiece!

I've been a professional comedian for two decades, and listening to this particular audiobook might very well have cemented itself as the best audiobook performance by a comedian I've ever heard. funny, insightful, emotional, and absolutely inspiring. A genuine warmth to the reading makes you feel as though you're friends. If that's the closest I ever get, I'll take it.

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