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Good Reading : February 2017
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GOODREADINGMAGAZINE.COM.AU GOOD READING DECEMBER 2016 22 Remember splitting your sides as you read Unreliable Memoirs, the first of five autobiographies by Aussie expat Clive James? If you loved that book and are in need of a laugh, then try these other true-life tales from well-known masters of mirth. Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry Genial Stephen Fry is known for his jolly demeanour, but in this first of his three memoirs he digs up the dark memories of his early years. He revisits his days spent at an English boarding school, becoming a liar and a thief, and going to prison. He might be the epitome of urbane charm now, but his adolescence was filled with turbulence. Bossypants by Tina Fey Tiny Fey, the leading female comedy writer of her generation, picks up her funny bat and takes a swipe at misinformed commentators who say that women can’t be comedians. There are stories on growing up, becoming head writer on Saturday Night Live and creating 30 Rock. A feisty and hilarious life story. Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Steve Martin broke into the comedy world in the ’70s as a stand-up comedian, receiving critical acclaim and enjoying huge success, only to tire of his 18-year career a few years later as his film career began to take off. He goes into detail about his comedy act, his tense relationship with his family and especially his father. Born Standing Up by Steve Martin SSin the ’70s as a stand-up comedian, receiving critical acclaim and enjoying huge success, only to tire of his 18-year later as his film career began to take off. Memoirs first of five autobiographies by Aussie expat Clive James? If you loved that book and are in need of a laugh, Ah Well, Nobody’s Perfect by Molly Meldrum One of Australia’s most iconic characters, Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum shaped the Australian pop industry through his years of producing music and hosting Countdown. Here he shares the tales accumulated from a life in the spotlight, in which he schmoozed with superstars such as Elton John, David Bowie and Madonna. Ah Well, Nobody’s Perfect by Molly Meldrum OOIan ‘Molly’ Meldrum shaped the Australian pop industry through his years of producing music and Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry GGdemeanour, but in this first of his three memoirs he digs up the dark memories of his early years. He revisits his days spent at I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron In these witty essays, screenwr iter Nora Ephron examines the indignities imposed on women as they age. Discussing why there are so many nail salons in Manhattan and why necks are the windows to the soul, Ephron examines the creeping decrepitude of the human body with self-deprecating char m. that women can’t be comedians.There are READERS' BLOCK YOUR RIBS TICKLE
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