I’ll Be Here All Week
I’ll Be Here All Week by Ward Anderson, published by Kensington Books in 2014, is a humorous exploration of the life of a stand-up comedian. Spence, the protagonist, is a comic whose fleeting fame stems from a past appearance on The Late Late Show. Now, he navigates the ups and downs of performing in various clubs and bars, often facing challenges both on stage and in his personal life, particularly when it comes to relationships.
Readers will find a blend of humor and psychological insight as Spence grapples with the complexities of love while on the road. The narrative delves into his encounters with audiences and the impact of his profession on his romantic life, especially when he meets Sam, a woman who challenges him to be authentic. This edition, consisting of 288 pages, presents a unique perspective on the intersection of comedy and personal connection, making it a notable addition to the genres of fiction and humorous literature.
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“Ward Anderson flays open the perceived rock star glamour of stand-up comedy to show us how it really is.”–Aisha Tyler
Falling in love is like stand-up comedy. You have to be crazy to do it. . .
Spence is a stand-up comedian whose claim to fame is a one-time appearance on The Late Late Show. Eight years ago. Since then, he’s been living on the road, working in clubs like The Comedy Crib or The Funny Farm or The Laff Shack–if he’s lucky. More often than not, his agent lands him gigs in country western bars. On a good night, he gets free drinks; on a bad night, he offends the audience with dirty jokes. Spence’s ex-wife thinks he should find a nice girl and settle down. His ex-wife’s husband thinks he should stop having his mail sent to their house. What does Spence think? That trying to have a relationship on the road is no laughing matter. Especially when he meets Sam. . .
She’s smart, she’s beautiful, and she’s Canadian–but she’s not putting up with his schtick. Sam wants Spence to drop the jokes and be himself, which is hard for a man who’s funny for a living. But the closer they get, the more successful Spence becomes. Can a stand-up comic live happily ever after with the girl of his dreams. . .without it ending in a punchline?
“I’ll Be Here All Week does more than offer a window into the life of a stand-up comic. Any reader would feel like they are actually on that stage, living the life and hoping that they’ll get out alive. Underneath it all is a love story that is sweet and funny.” –Ophira Eisenberg, standup comic and author of Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy
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