A few weeks ago, I procured a number of first edition volumes including King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis. I grew up watching Jerry Lewis movies and frequently practiced yelling, "Hey, Ladyyyyyy!" in the hallways at school.
Reading this bio, however, confirmed many of the notions I had about Lewis: namely that he is a difficult and disturbed individual who also happens to be a comedic genius and also one of the best comic movie writers, directors and actors of all time.
I'm glad I read about Lewis, but I'd rather watch his movies. Most often, the people on the big screen--especially the comedians--are messed up. Lewis fills the bill perfectly.
I'll just keep practicing my Lewis lines and making his faces.
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