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Amy Schumer, Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and star, mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationship, and sex, and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is--a woman with the courage to bare her soul and stand up for what she believes in, all while making us laugh. Ranging from the raucous to the romantic, the heartfelt to the harrowing, this highly entertaining and universally appealing collection...

As the sixth host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon returned to New York City, his birthplace, and brought along many aspects that have defined his brand of comedy since audiences first met him on Saturday Night Live: improvisation, collaboration with other comedians, incorporation of music, and, most of all, his desire to make people smile. This insightful biography delves into Fallons childhood, early work in comedy, and rise to success, demonstrating...

A memoir by the counterculture legend discusses how he formed one of the most successful comedy duos of all time, became a representative of the recreational drug movement, forged a successful solo career, and amassed a collection of renowned Chicano art.