Why people recommend it
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin Short is an engaging and witty memoir written by the celebrated comedic actor, detailing his illustrious career, personal triumphs, and enduring relationships. On the SmartLess podcast, a speaker recounted a humorous anecdote about purchasing the biography at a bookstore upon its release after realizing that Martin had neglected to send a complimentary copy. The speaker shared how they took a photo of the book alongside the store receipt at the cash register and emailed it to Martin with a playful message confirming they had acquired it themselves. Furthermore, on the No Stupid Questions podcast, Mike discussed the memoir, specifically highlighting its compelling opening anecdote in which Martin shares touching and insightful stories about his late wife, Nancy. Together, these podcast references illustrate the warm affection and humorous camaraderie surrounding Martin Short's life and career, showcasing both his sharp comedic timing in real-world interactions and the poignant emotional depth that underpins his public persona as a beloved entertainment icon.
Who recommended it
- Angela Duckworth Discussed
Angela Duckworth — 1 mention
“So he wrote a book called I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend and he actually starts the book with a really interesting anecdote talking about he and his wife Nancy.”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“Yeah, I went, um, speaking about receipts, I went to the, when Marty's biography came out, um, he didn't send me one, so I went to the bookstore, bought it, and while I was at the cash register, put the book and the receipt, took a photo of it, emailed him and said that's okay, I got it. [Laughter] Very”