Groucho and Me: The Autobiography

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Description

‘The temptation to write about yourself is irresistible, especially when you are prodded into it by a crafty publisher who has slyly baited you into doing it with a miserly advance of fifty dollars and a box of cheap cigars’ – Groucho MarxGroucho Marx’s autobiography is a rags-to-riches story with a difference. The most outrageous and voluble of the legendary Marx Brothers had a career that stretched from Vaudeville to gameshow, conquering Hollywood on the way. From the triumphs and disasters of a life spent in show business to his unconsummated loves, Groucho’s story is told with humour and wit and in Groucho’s own unique style. As TS Eliot said of him: ‘The mind boggles’.

Additional information

Weight 0.19 kg
Dimensions 1.7 × 12.7 × 19.8 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

272

Publisher

Year Published

2009-6-4

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

075351950X

About The Author

Julius Henry 'Groucho' Marx was an American comedian and film star. He made fifteen feature films with his siblings, the Marx Brothers, and also had a successful solo career, most notably as the host of the radio and television gameshow, You Bet Your Life.

Review Quote

The only thing the man can't do is sing, and that gave me an opening. But he can do everything else. I envy him this book, most of his wives and all of his talent

Other text

In this book, Groucho gives all – and he deserves every dime of his royalties. I'm looking forward to my percentage for this puff