True Story A Novel
True Story A Novel by Bill Maher is a reprint edition published by Simon & Schuster on October 1, 2005. This 304-page novel presents a humorous and controversial look at the life of a stand-up comedian during the late 1970s in New York. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning comedy scene, the narrative follows five aspiring comics navigating their ambitions for fame, fortune, and romantic escapades in the vibrant, neon-lit comedy clubs of the era.
Readers will find a bawdy and rowdy exploration of the stand-up comedy world, filled with eccentric characters and their relentless pursuit of success. The novel delves into the dynamics of the comedy boom, showcasing the challenges faced by these aspiring performers, including their interactions with promoters, audiences, and groupies. With Maher’s signature sardonic style, True Story offers an entertaining glimpse into the peculiarities of the comedy industry, making it a notable addition to the genre of humorous fiction.
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The hilarious and controversial host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher‘s debut novel about the wild and crazy life of the stand-up comedian—a bawdy, rowdy tell-all report from the front line.
Set in New York, circa 1979, in the late-night, neon-lit comedy clubs when the comedy boom was just heating up, True Story features five would-be comics, their shticks, their chicks, their rampant egos. These guys are desperate for celebrity, desperate for money, and—what else?—desperate to get laid. Which means they’re also required to become “road comics,” shacking up in low-rent condos provided by sleazy club owners as the comedy scene spreads to the heartland in the early ’80s.
The result is a hilariously funny novel about the peculiar world of stand-up, where the ultimate prizes are fame, fortune, and fornication — and the ultimate aspiration is, quite simply, to be laughed at. With perfect-pitch delivery, in classic sardonic style, Maher gives us a bona fide look at these resilient comedians and the scumbag promoters, hostile audiences, and die-hard groupies who make up their warped and twisted world.
Only Bill Maher could have written True Story. And lucky for us he did. Because True Story is hilarious. It’s offensive. At times it’s even touching. So sit back as Maher puts you stage side at the very birth of the comedy boom. You’ll laugh in all the right places. Hey, it’s a True Story.
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