Memoirs Of A Mangy Lover
2 journalers for this copy...
I found this slightly-battered '60s paperback (different cover than shown) at the Book Cellar, and thought it looked like fun - memoirs of Groucho!
Turns out it's a mix of memoirs (of, probably, varying levels of truth) and clearly-fictional stories, something like some of the collections of Dave Barry or David Sedaris. But they're all expressed in Groucho's wry/deadpan tone - and best enjoyed by "hearing" the words in his voice, I think! There are some dated bits and attitudes here and there, but for the most part I found it quite amusing, especially when the anecdotes included Groucho and his brothers while on tour or on stage.
[There's a TV Tropes page on the Marx Brothers and their works.]
Turns out it's a mix of memoirs (of, probably, varying levels of truth) and clearly-fictional stories, something like some of the collections of Dave Barry or David Sedaris. But they're all expressed in Groucho's wry/deadpan tone - and best enjoyed by "hearing" the words in his voice, I think! There are some dated bits and attitudes here and there, but for the most part I found it quite amusing, especially when the anecdotes included Groucho and his brothers while on tour or on stage.
[There's a TV Tropes page on the Marx Brothers and their works.]
Journal Entry 2 by GoryDetails at Hooksett Rd. (see notes) in Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Released 8 yrs ago (2/10/2016 UTC) at Hooksett Rd. (see notes) in Manchester, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I plan to leave this book in or near Mr. Mac's mac-and-cheese restaurant on Hooksett Rd. at around 2:15 or so; hope the finder enjoys it!
*** Released as part of the 2016 Valentine release challenge. ***
*** Released as part of the 2016 Valentine release challenge. ***
Was at Mr. mac's in Hooksett - picked up the book, looking forward to reading it and passing it along. Thanks!!