GenX Book Club: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
About this episode
The episode explores Steve Martin's memoir 'Born Standing Up' and his journey as a comedian.
What do an arrow through the head, a white suit, a banjo, and two wild and crazy guys have in common? Steve Martin. In this episode of the GenX Book Club, Paul Stroessner, Suzanne Mattaboni, and Del Roehling take a nostalgic look back at Steve Martin's memoir Born Standing Up , a fascinating behind-the-scenes story of one of comedy's most innovative performers. The conversation explores Martin's journey from working in the magic shops of Disneyland to becoming one of the biggest stand-up comedians in America. Along the way, we discuss the discipline, persistence, and creativity that fueled his rise, as well as the personal struggles that shaped him. We also revisit some of Steve Martin's most iconic moments, including: 📚 The origins of the arrow-through-the-head routine 🎭 The development of his unique style of comedy 🎤 His groundbreaking stand-up performances of the 1970s 📺 Saturday Night Live and the "Wild and Crazy Guys" era 🎵 King Tut, Let's Get Small, and comedy albums as Gen X cultural touchstones 🎬 Favorite Steve Martin films including The Jerk , Three Amigos , Father of the Bride , Dirty Rotten Scoundrels , Planes, Trains and Automobiles , Parenthood , and more More…
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