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"I grew up in a very large family in a very small house. I never slept alone until after I was married." -- Lewis Grizzard
Lewis McDonald Grizzard, Jr. (October 20, 1946 — March 20, 1994) was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South. Although he spent his early career as a newspaper sports writer and editor, becoming the sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 23, he is much better known for his humorous newspaper columns in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a popular stand-up comedian & lecturer.

Grizzard also published a total of twenty-five books, including collections of his columns (e.g. Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night), expanded versions of his stand-up comedy routines (I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962), and the autobiographical If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground. Although much of his comedy discussed the South and Grizzard’s personal and professional lives, it was also a commentary on issues prevalent throughout America, including relationships between men and women (e.g. If Love Were Oil, I'd Be About a Quart Low), politics, and health, especially heart health. Grizzard was also the stepbrother of the Southern humorist Ludlow Porch.

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Total Books: 139
Grizzardisms The Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard
1995 - Grizzardisms the Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780679768951
ISBN-10: 0679768955
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 2

It Wasn't Always Easy but I Sure Had Fun
1994 - It Wasn't Always Easy But I Sure Had Fun (Hardcover)Paperback, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780679438311
ISBN-10: 0679438319
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 5

The Last Bus to Albuquerque  A Commemorative Edition Celebrating Lewis Grizzard
1994 - The Last Bus to Albuquerque a Commemorative Edition Celebrating Lewis Grizzard (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781563521836
ISBN-10: 1563521830
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 13

I Took a Lickin' and Kept on Tickin'
1993 - I Took a Lickin' and Kept on Tickin' [And Now I Believe in Miracles] (Audio Cassette)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780679431299
ISBN-10: 0679431292
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1

You Can't Put No BoogieWoogie on the King of Rock and Roll
1992 - You Can't Put No Boogiewoogie on the King of Rock and Roll (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345378033
ISBN-10: 0345378032
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 5

I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962 and Other Nekkid Truths
1992 - I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962 and Other Nekkid Truths (Hardcover)Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780679406853
ISBN-10: 0679406859
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 7

If I Ever Get Back to Georgia I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground
1991 - If I Ever Get Back to Georgia I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780345372703
ISBN-10: 0345372700
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 8

Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night
1990 - Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night (Paperback)Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780345367082
ISBN-10: 0345367081
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 13

Does a Wild Bear Chip in the Woods
1990 - Does a Wild Bear Chip in the Woods (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780929264257
ISBN-10: 0929264258
Genres: Sports & Outdoors, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 4

Gettin' It On A Down Home Treasury
1990 - Gettin' It on a Down Home Treasury (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780883657423
ISBN-10: 0883657422
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 3

Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night
Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night
1989 - Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night (Hardcover)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780394578071
ISBN-10: 0394578074
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 13

Don't Bend Over in the Garden Granny You Know Them Taters Got Eyes
1989 - Don't Bend Over in the Garden Granny You Know Them Taters Got Eyes (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345360946
ISBN-10: 034536094X
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 16

Elvis is Dead
1989 - Elvis Is Dead (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780446357791
ISBN-10: 0446357790
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 3

When My Love Returns from the Ladies Room Will I Be Too Old To Care
1988 - When My Love Returns From the Ladies Room Will I Be Too Old to Care (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780345357854
ISBN-10: 034535785X
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 8

Don't Bend Over in the Garden Granny You Know Them Taters Got Eyes
1988 - Don't Bend Over in the Garden Granny You Know Them Taters Got Eyes (Hardcover)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780394571812
ISBN-10: 0394571819
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 11

My Daddy Was a Pistol and I'm a Son of a Gun
1988 - My Daddy Was a Pistol and I'm a Son of a Gun (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9780440200062
ISBN-10: 0440200067
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 9

Shoot Low BoysThey're Ridin' Shetland Ponies
1987 - Shoot Low Boysthey're Ridin' Shetland Ponies (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345340979
ISBN-10: 0345340973
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 15

Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree with Anyone Else but Me
1986 - Don't Sit Under the Grits Tree with Anyone Else But Me (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780446344678
ISBN-10: 0446344672
Genres: Nonfiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
 6

Kathy Sue Loudermilk I Love You
1986 - Kathy Sue Loudermilk I Love You (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780446342995
ISBN-10: 0446342998
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 4

Won't You Come Home Billy Bob Bailey
1985 - Won't You Come Home Billy Bob Bailey (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780446326063
ISBN-10: 0446326062
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 5