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Steve Martin talks about being ‘Born Standing Up’
By M&C News Nov 17, 2007, 12:19 GMT
At age 10, Steve Martin got a job selling guidebooks at the newly opened Disneyland. In the decade that followed, he worked in Disney\'s magic shop, print shop, and theater, and developed his own magic/comedy act. By age 20, studying poetry and philosophy on the side, he was performing a dozen times a week, most often at the Disney rival, Knott\'s Berry Farm. Obsession is a substitute for talent, he ...more
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life is the title of Steve Martin’s latest book. In a recent article in the NYT, Janet Maslin states, “Steve Martin describes some of the danger signs that made him realize his career in stand-up had peaked.”
The reviewer then goes on to state, “Born Standing Up” is a surprising book: smart, serious, heartfelt and confessional without being maudlin. Decades after the fact he looks back at a period of invention and innovation, marveling at the thought that his efforts might have led absolutely nowhere if they had not wildly succeeded.”
Amazon’s product description reads, “This book is a memoir, but it is also an illuminating guidebook to stand-up from one of our two or three greatest comedians. Though Martin is reticent about his personal life, he is also stunningly deft, and manages to give readers a feeling of intimacy and candor. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs collected by Martin, this book is instantly compelling visually and a spectacularly good read.”
Scribner is the publisher. Click here to read the full NYT article.
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