Tag: comedy
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The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Blues Brothers: They’re on a mission from God. Quick synopsis: The story of how Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi became the Blues Brothers. Fact for Non-History People: The movie Animal House is based on a real life Dartmouth fraternity. Fact for History Nerds: Dan Aykroyd was born with syndactyly.…
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Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: You might kick her out, though. Quick synopsis: A memoir by standup comedian Maria Bamford. Fact for Non-History People: Maria puts an actual financial breakdown of what she makes for doing a show in the book. I’m not kidding. It’s a spreadsheet. Fact for History Nerds:…
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I’d Like to Play Alone, Please by Tom Segura
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for I’d Like to Play Alone, Please: Same. Quick synopsis: Various essays on life by comedian, Tom Segura. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: It’s not that kind of book. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Again, not that kind of book. My Take on I’d Like to Play Alone, Please: Full disclosure…
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More Than Miyagi (Amazon)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for More Than Miyagi: He was in a lot more than you remember! Quick synopsis: The life of actor and comedian Noriyuki “Pat” Morita. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Morita actually had a disease which was supposed to render him unable to walk, but an experimental surgery healed him. Fun Fact…