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Ladies and gentlemen - Lenny Bruce!!

Albert Harry Goldman

Explore the intriguing life of comic legend Lenny Bruce through this captivating biography. Unlike other biographies, this book reveals Bruce's personal life, which was largely unknown due to his controversial act being considered unfit for decent audiences. The author uses the journalism of Lawrence Schiller to analyze Bruce's comedy, which is key to understanding the comedian himself. From his youth as Leonard Alfred Schneider to his rise to stardom and legal battles, this book is an engrossing and informative read.
Publish Date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1974
Goodreads Rating
3.88
ISBN
9780394462745
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2020-08-14T04:35:41.000Z
Required reading for aspiring stand ups; “Ladies and Gentlemen, Lenny Bruce.” I’ve had this book for 25 years. A genuine classic.      source