by Steve Martin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781847371034
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«Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life» is the autobiography of Steve Martin, published by Simon & Schuster, Limited in paperback (224 pages, in English).
Steve Martin looks back at his beginnings in show business, from his early jobs at Disneyland to becoming a stand-up star. With humour and detachment, the actor and comedian explains why he chose stand-up, how he developed his style, and what led him to quit at the height of his career.
The English edition was published in 2007. The audiobook version of the work was nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album in 2009.
For readers of biographies and comedy fans who want to learn about Steve Martin's career.
Stephen Glenn Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for eight Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. Martin received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, the Honorary Academy Award in 2013, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.
