I didn't ask to be born (but I'm glad I was) / Bill Cosby ; illustrations by George Booth.
The author, a well-known funnyman is back with his first humor book since the bestselling Cosbyology. In this new collection of observations, he brings us more of his wonderful and wacky insights into the human condition. In the tradition of Fat Albert, he introduces a host of new characters, including Peanut Armhouse and Old Mother Harold. Not since Mushmouth, Dumb Donald, Bucky and the Cosby Kids has there been such a memorable cast of misfits. Over the past century few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His success spans five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philadelphia housing project. The doctor of comedy holds forth on everything from a game show contestant's confusing origins to a grandchild with a Godzilla infatuation, to his first love Bernadette, and many more delightful digressions.
Record details
- ISBN: 0892969202
- ISBN: 9780892969203
- Physical Description: vi, 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Center Street, 2011.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Me and Marcia : You bet your life -- Bernadette -- Message to the groom -- The morphamization of Peanut Armhouse -- The missing pages -- Voice mail -- If only Native Americans knew then what they know now -- If you're not in the picture -- Erectile dysfunction -- Too late for me but perhaps not for you -- Children aren't your friends -- My own room -- My single daughter -- My son's first bad word -- Raise your tail! -- Cabbage patch -- They should do this every three months -- The last word.
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- Subject:
- Cosby, Bill, 1937-
Comedians > United States > Biography. - Genre:
- American wit and humor.
Autobiographies.
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 817.54 COS (Text) | 36015000621306 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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