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Pure Drivel
Author: Steve Martin

Book Information
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780786885053 - ISBN-10: 078688505X
Publication Date: 10/6/1999
Pages: 128


Other Versions of this Book: Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD, Hardcover, Hardcover

Book Description:

Steve Martin's talent has always defied definition: an actor who's kept us riveted for over 25 years, a razor-sharp screenwriter, an acclaimed playwright. In this ingeniously funny collection of humorous riffs, those who thought Martin's gifts were confined to the screen will discover what readers of The New Yorker magazine already know: that Martin is a master of the written word.

Hilariously funny and intelligent in their skewering of the topic at hand, the audiobook's pieces, some of which first appeared in The New Yorker, feature Martin at his finest.

With a playwright's ear for dialogue, a sense of irony only Steve Martin could muster, and a first-class comic ability to perfectly time the punch line, Pure Drivel will have listeners crying with laughter, and marveling at the fact that in addition to all of his many talents, Steve Martin is also a superb writer.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Doris H. (needin2read) wrote on 6/7/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love Steve Martin, but will stick to watching his movies.

Eren B. (LittleGreenFrog) wrote on 12/13/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Uneven. Some of the pieces are downright hilarious, you will spill milk from you nose. Others, no so much.

Esme S. (esme) wrote on 2/6/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Quick, amusing read. His novels are better, but these pieces digest fast, like "Shouts & Murmurs" in _The New Yorker_ (which some of these pieces were).

Brooks H. (FoundItOnAnAirplane) - Memphis, TN wrote on 4/12/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Pure Steve Martin. Okay book but his humor is better just straight-out. Good for light reading.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

John O. (buzzby) - La Quinta, CA wrote on 11/30/2008...


Unfortunately, the title says it all.

Ashley C. (AshleyC) wrote on 3/17/2007...


Light hearted, interesting, quick read.

Nancy T. (torotaylon) wrote on 2/23/2007...


Funny!

Amy G. wrote on 6/16/2006...


I loved this funny stories from a funny man!!!

Gaye E. (gayel) wrote on 5/28/2006...


Insightful and hilarious essays by the great comedian. Yes, he can write too!


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