Groucho and Me: The Autobiography by Groucho Marx (English) Paperback Book

Description: Groucho and Me by Groucho Marx The temptation to write about yourself is irresistible, especially when you are prodded into it by a crafty publisher who has slyly baited you into doing it with a miserly advance of fifty dollars and a box of cheap cigars - Groucho MarxGroucho Marxs autobiography is a rags-to-riches story with a difference. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The most outrageous of the Marx brothers, in his own wordsThe temptation to write about yourself is irresistible, especially when you are prodded into it by a crafty publisher who has slyly baited you into doing it with a miserly advance of fifty dollars and a box of cheap cigars - Groucho MarxGroucho Marxs autobiography is a rags-to-riches story with a difference. The most outrageous and voluble of the legendary Marx Brothers had a career that stretched from Vaudeville to gameshow, conquering Hollywood on the way. From the triumphs and disasters of a life spent in show business to his unconsummated loves, Grouchos story is told with humour and wit and in Grouchos own unique style.As TS Eliot said of him- The mind boggles. Notes Told in his own outrageous and voluble style, this is Groucho Marxs own rags-to-riches story, now published in a 50th anniversary edition. Back Cover The only thing the man cant do is sing, and that gave me an opening. But he can do everything else. I envy him this book, most of his wives and all of his talent Frank Sinatra Groucho brought the spirit of carnival to Hollywood. This book allows us to linger over the gags that went too fast on the screen Alistair Cooke The temptation to write about yourself is irresistible, especially when you are prodded into it by a crafty publisher who has slyly baited you into doing it with a miserly advance of fifty dollars and a box of cheap cigars ... Groucho & Me is a rags-to-riches tale with a difference. Son of a Yorkville tailor, the most outrageous and voluble of the Marx Brothers enjoyed a career that stretched from small-time vaudeville to TV gameshow, conquering Hollywood on the way. Told with irreverent wit and impeccable timing, and with Grouchos inimitable style and sense of the absurd, Groucho & Me reveals the saga of the Marx Brothers, from childhood poverty to their adventures on the big screen, the making of their classic films and Grouchos triumphant TV series You Bet Your Life . Groucho & Me is the outrageous and hilarious autobiography of an eccentric comic genius. Author Biography Julius Henry Groucho Marx was an American comedian and film star. He made fifteen feature films with his siblings, the Marx Brothers, and also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television gameshow, You Bet Your Life. Review The only thing the man cant do is sing, and that gave me an opening. But he can do everything else. I envy him this book, most of his wives and all of his talent * Frank Sinatra *In this book, Groucho gives all - and he deserves every dime of his royalties. Im looking forward to my percentage for this puff * Jack Benny *Groucho brought the spirit of carnival to Hollywood. This book allows us to linger over the gags that went too fast on the screen * Alistair Cooke * Promotional The most outrageous of the Marx brothers, in his own words Review Text The only thing the man cant do is sing, and that gave me an opening. But he can do everything else. I envy him this book, most of his wives and all of his talent Review Quote The only thing the man cant do is sing, and that gave me an opening. But he can do everything else. I envy him this book, most of his wives and all of his talent Promotional "Headline" The most outrageous of the Marx brothers, in his own words Details ISBN075351950X Author Groucho Marx Year 2009 ISBN-10 075351950X ISBN-13 9780753519509 Format Paperback Imprint Virgin Books Subtitle The Autobiography Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 791.43028092 Birth 1890 Death 1977 Media Book Pages 272 Language English Illustrations 16 pages printed with text = 272pp total Publisher Ebury Publishing Publication Date 2009-06-04 Short Title Groucho and Me UK Release Date 2009-06-04 AU Release Date 2009-06-04 NZ Release Date 2009-06-04 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145077938;

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