Born Standing Up

A Comic's Life

By: Steve Martin

Biography & Autobiography

in the midseventies, steve martin exploded onto the comedy scene. by 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. in 1981 he quit forever. this book is, in his own words, the story of "why i did stand-up and why i walked away." emmy and grammy award winner, author of the acclaimed new york times bestsellers shopgirl and the pleasure of my company, and a regular contributor to...