Overview
"Emmy-Award winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman's collection of personal stories of best intentions and mixed results. Josh Gondelman knows a thing or two about trying--and failing. The Emmy Award-winning stand-up comic--dubbed a ""pathological sweetheart"" by the New York Observer--is known throughout the industry as one of comedy's true ""nice guys."" Not surprisingly, he's endured his share of last-place finishes. But he keeps on bouncing back. In this collection of hilarious and poignant essays (including his acclaimed New York Times piece ""What if I Bombed at My Own Wedding?""), Josh celebrates a life of good intentions--and mixed results. His true tales of romantic calamities, professional misfortunes, and eventual triumphs reinforce the notion: we get out of the world what we put into it. Whether he's adopting a dog from a suspicious stranger, mitigating a disastrous road trip, or trying MDMA for the first (and only) time, Josh only wants the best for everyone--even as his attempts to do the right thing occasionally implode. Full of the warm and relatable humor that's made him a favorite on the comedy club circuit, Nice Try solidifies Josh Gondelman's reputation as not just a good guy, but a skilled observer of the human condition."
Full Product Details
Author: Josh Gondelman ,
Joshua Gondelman ,
Joshua Gondelman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Library Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 14.20cm
Weight: 0.181kg
ISBN: 9781982688462
ISBN 10: 1982688467
Publication Date: 17 September 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""A collection of funny and sweet personal essays...Gondelman's chops as a comedy writer are on full display throughout, and his observations are hilariously spot-on...Gondelman's fun, witty book is a marvel of emotional depth and cutting one-liners."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"""
A collection of funny and sweet personal essays...Gondelman's chops as a comedy writer are on full display throughout, and his observations are hilariously spot-on...Gondelman's fun, witty book is a marvel of emotional depth and cutting one-liners. -- Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Josh Gondelman is a comedian and writer who has earned two Peabody Awards, three Emmys, and two WGA Awards for his work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. He is currently a writer/producer for Desus & Mero on Showtime. In the past, Josh has written for Billy on the Street. His writing has also appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, and the New Yorker. He lives in New York City with his wife and pug.
