Talking to Canadians
A Memoir
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Rick Mercer
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Rick Mercer
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Instant number one national best seller
Canada's beloved comic genius tells his own story for the first time.
What is Rick Mercer going to do now? That was the question on everyone's lips when the beloved comedian retired his hugely successful TV show after 15 seasons - and at the peak of its popularity. The answer came not long after, when he roared back in a new role as stand-up-comedian, playing to sold-out houses wherever he appeared.
And then COVID-19 struck. And his legions of fans began asking again: What is Rick Mercer going to do now? Well, for one thing, he's been writing a comic masterpiece. For the first time, this most private of public figures has turned the spotlight on himself, in a memoir that's as revealing as it is hilarious. In riveting anecdotal style, Rick charts his rise from highly unpromising schoolboy (in his reports "the word 'disappointment' appeared a fair bit") to the heights of TV fame. Along the way came an amazing break when, not long out of his teens, his one-man show Show Me the Button, I'll Push It. Or, Charles Lynch Must Die, became an overnight sensation - thanks in part to a bizarre ambush by its target, Charles Lynch himself. That's one story you won’t soon forget, and this book is full of them.
There's a tale of how little Rick helped himself to a tree from the neighbors' garden that's set to become a new Christmas classic. There's Rick the aspiring actor, braving "the scariest thing I have ever done in my life" by performing with the Newfoundland Shakespeare Company; unforgettable scenes with politicians of every variety, from Jean Chretien to George W. Bush to Stockwell Day; and a wealth of behind-the-scenes revelations about the origins and making of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made in Canada, and Talking to Americans. All leading of course to the greenlighting of that mega-hit, Rick Mercer Report....
It's a life so packed with incident (did we mention Bosnia and Kabul?) and laughter we can only hope that a future answer to "What is Rick Mercer going to do now?" is: "Write volume two."
©2021 Rick Mercer (P)2021 Doubleday CanadaCe que les critiques en disent
"Talking to Canadians: [a] funny, pitfall-strewn, no-holds-barred memoir from the ranting TV uproarist, edge-walker, envelope-pusher and pot-stirrer who once talked me into impersonating a goalie!" (Margaret Atwood, via Twitter)
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- Kneedul
- 2022-01-14
Excellent!
Very entertaining, and extremely interesting to hear the "actual stories behind the stories. Rick does an excellent job narrating....and you can still "hear" when he is talking too fast or too loud LOL (you will have to listen to/read the book to appreciate that). The book is very good by itself but it is a real treat being read by Rick; it's what he does really well...talking to Canadians. It's a laugh-out-loud book that will have you cheering for the brilliant successes Rick and his team had on CBC. It warmed my patriotic heart! I actually listened to it twice and enjoyed it the second time just as much. Thanks Rick! Please do another!
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- Maureen Sparrow
- 2021-11-30
It was just like watching The Mercer Report
I loved it, it was just like watching The Mercer Report. Well written and well read.
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- Matt
- 2021-12-12
Authentic and Canadian
Rick Mercer is entertaining and honest in this memoir. The story is easy to pick up where you leave off as well.
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- Justin S
- 2021-11-14
Talking to Canadians
This book had me laughing out loud many times. Rick Mercer's voice is sorely missed in Canada today so it was great to get all the behind the scenes looks at what made him such a legend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-12-23
Hilarious and Humble
Rick Mercer accompanied us on our drive across Ontario. We felt like we had a friend in the car regaling us with stories that took place from St. John's to Kabul. He is a brilliant storyteller, a true Canadian gem. We highly recommend this book.
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- Madison
- 2022-03-02
Amazing ✨
As expected this was absolutely amazing. Hilarious and filled with some incredible history and memories. A wonderful listen, highly recommended!!
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- Bill
- 2022-07-19
A great read for Canadians
A n interesting perspective on Canada and Canadians. Americans will cringe at how stupid they look
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- Anick M. Lavictoire
- 2022-07-14
Rick Mercer is my hero
When it ended, I cried. such a gift and made me want to go out and way h Made in Canada and all of This hour has 22 Minutes, The Mercer Report, and the Bosnia and Christmas in Kabul specials. What a great journey!
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- Mikaila
- 2022-09-06
brilliant funny and riveting.
Rick is funny and so of course his book is funny and riveting. recommend
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- Christopher Baldrey
- 2024-06-14
better than I expected
after many years of watching various episodes of all of Rick's materials with my father this memoir reminding me of so many good times. weather is bashing conservatives enjoying new Democrats are laughing at how Americans think of Canadians, I loved everything.
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