First, the book is reading really well, and has for the time being, renewed my interest in George--it was really always there, but it ebbs and flows when you listen/watch too much of his material...
But..yeah, the book is in depth, personal, very detailed, and still retains the mental/auditory sensation of George being present in it. I've always enjoyed stand up performers that were not only entertaining, but could put ideas forth intelligently while still in that "go ahead, have a good laugh over it" context. George was definitely one of those...and I rather like his going into the old days of Burns and Carlin, his friendships with Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce, and other such details of his early career. It's turning into a quick read, of which I'm both happy and sad over.
Also decided to give two of his early comedy albums a go-- "FM & AM" and "Class Clown". As noted, these two give insight into the turning point of his career--the switch from clean shaven, funny, but safe George into long haired, bearded, not afraid to step out and say what was on his mind George.
So far, so good.
Unrelated note-- Also picked up Lowboy, a novel about a young man with schizophrenia who has adventures riding the subway at night. Premise sounds new and strangely fascinating. Not going into it with expectations however.
Oh, and Belvedere is still a champ. It's true.
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