Overview
From master comedian Mark Schiff, a long-time touring partner of Jerry Seinfeld, comes a hilariousĀ account of decades of foolery with comedyĀ and actingĀ legends and how he honed his mensch skills in all of lifeās arenas.
Pursuing a career in comedy has always taken a lot of chutzpah. Today Mark Schiff looks back at his fifty-year career as a stand-up comic, actor, and writer and knows heās laughed with the best of them. His comedy and character have been widely praised by everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Bill Maher, Paul Reiser, and Colin Quinnāas Seinfeld writes in his foreword, Mark is āthe greatest comedy pal a guy could ever wish forāābut it hasnāt always been easy.
In this brilliantly honest collection of essays inducing both heart tugs and deep belly laughs, Mark recounts growing up Jewish in the outer boroughs of New York CityĀ and shares howĀ he survived a harrowing childhood andĀ managed health crises, aging, marriage, parenting, and career highs and lows. With wit and wisdom, Mark reminds us that no matter the troubles at-hand, the show must always go on. The result is an unforgettable and highly relatable account from one of the best humor writers of our time that will leave readers of all faiths energized and feeling like theyāve schmoozed with the best of them.Ā
This book title, Why Not? (Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah), ISBN: 9781954641167, by Mark Schiff, Mark Schiff, Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld, published by Apollo Publishers (November 1, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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