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True Story - by Bill Maher (Paperback)

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  • True Story is Maher's debut novel about the wild and crazy life of the stand-up comedian -- a bawdy, rowdy tell-all report from the front line.
  • About the Author: Before hosting Real Time on HBO for the last twenty-one years, Bill Maher created and hosted Politically Incorrect on ABC.
  • 304 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Humorous

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Book Synopsis



True Story is Maher's debut novel about the wild and crazy life of the stand-up comedian -- a bawdy, rowdy tell-all report from the front line.



Review Quotes




"Anyone considering a career in stand-up comedy should read this book, then consider something else, because all this great stuff is over."
-- Jerry Seinfeld

"Crisp, funny, bitter and wise....Bill Maher really knows stand-up comedy."
-- Steve Allen

"One of the funniest novels since John Kennedy Toole's A Confederacy of Dunces."
-- Library Journal

"This is the novel I would have written about stand-up comedy if I was a sick egghead like Bill Maher."
-- Roseanne



About the Author



Before hosting Real Time on HBO for the last twenty-one years, Bill Maher created and hosted Politically Incorrect on ABC. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.48 Inches (H) x 5.62 Inches (W) x .76 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Humorous
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
Author: Bill Maher
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2005
TCIN: 79770359
UPC: 9780743291354
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-6273
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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  • A: The book explores the wild and crazy life of stand-up comedians during the comedy boom of the late 1970s.

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Q: Who is the target audience for this book?

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  • A: The suggested age for readers is 22 years and up, appealing to mature audiences interested in comedy.

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Q: How many pages does True Story have?

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  • A: The book contains a total of 304 pages, offering a comprehensive dive into the comedic world.

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Q: What style is the book written in?

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  • A: The book is written in a humorous and sardonic style, filled with wit and raw honesty about stand-up.

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Q: What is the setting for True Story?

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  • A: The novel is set in New York around 1979, focusing on the vibrant late-night comedy scene.

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