How to Talk Dirty and Influence People: An Autobiography
How to Talk Dirty and Influence People is Lenny Bruce’s autobiography, recounting the life and ideas of the controversial stand-up comic. The Kindle edition is listed at 205 pages and includes a new preface by Lewis Black and foreword by Howard Reich.
At a glance
- A first-person account of Lenny Bruce’s life and career, beginning in the late 1940s.
- Covers his challenges to religious, social, and political conventions and his influence on free speech and comedy.
- This edition lists a new preface by comedian Lewis Black and a foreword by jazz critic Howard Reich.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its 205-page length offers a relatively focused account rather than a lengthy biography.
- The added preface and foreword provide perspectives from a comedian and a jazz critic.
- Kindle accessibility and reading features include screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 2, 2016 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 205 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0306825309 |
| File size | 31.5 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Lenny Bruce, stand-up comedy, satire, and the history of free-speech debates.
- Readers looking for a personal account of a mid-century entertainer’s life and influence.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a neutral, outside biography rather than an autobiography.
- Readers who prefer material that avoids controversial social, political, or religious themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
71% 71% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the autobiography as insightful, entertaining, humorous, and readable, with one reader singling out the introduction. These impressions may suit readers drawn to Bruce’s comic perspective on social and political subjects. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as insightful and entertaining.
- Feedback also highlights the humor and readability.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It is Lenny Bruce’s autobiography, covering his life and career as a controversial stand-up comic and his challenges to social and political conventions.
What additional material is listed in this edition?
The listing describes a new preface by comedian Lewis Black and a new foreword by jazz critic Howard Reich.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 205 pages and a Kindle file size of 31.5 MB.
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