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matthewwester's review against another edition
The book itself is a study in the passage of time (the interviews span from Judd's high school radio days to more recent years) so interesting that the next step in that reflection for readers is the way Louis CK and Cosby spark a different reaction than years ago. This book is probably double the length it needs to be for the casual fan but just the right length for comedy nerds. The best is saved for last with a fantastic exchange with Steve Martin. And all the proceeds of this book go to charity, what else do you want?
saruhlewis's review against another edition
This wasn't at all what I thought it was going to be. Its a book of interviews, which was interesting to read. I probably would have enjoyed this more in an audio book.
saggittarianlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Don't go in expecting funny. Expect a raw, complex break down of funny people and comedy itself. I'm a big Apatow fan, This is 40 got me through an awful night. He uses his writing skills, combining humor and heart, so show a more human and frustrated side to a lot of great comics. It was a dense read, but so worth it.
misscandice's review against another edition
4.0
A great look into the minds of comedians.
I love Judd's enthusiasm for comedy. He wanted to know how it works so he did interviews with comedians to find out. A great read.
I love Judd's enthusiasm for comedy. He wanted to know how it works so he did interviews with comedians to find out. A great read.
aklo1976's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed this read, I did get a little tired of it towards the end. The "interviews" were really more just conversations that sometimes had more to do with Judd than the interview subject. That was ok for awhile, but then it started to be a bit repetitive. Still, a very good read for anyone who loves comedy. It was worth it alone for the Mel Brooks section.
crazy_mr_earl's review against another edition
3.0
Very insightful for those deeply interested in comedy and the craft behind it. A very wide variety of comedians are interviewed...and some folks who aren't technically comedians, as well. It is interesting to eavesdrop on these conversations, but I feel like Apatow inserts his own thoughts too forcefully into the discourse. That being said, he also has very interesting questions that bring out deeper thoughts in the interviewees than one might expect.
supmelissa's review against another edition
Was not as interesting as I thought it would be
librarian_mandy's review against another edition
5.0
This was an incredible read. I didn't want to finish it. Definitely for anyone who really loves comedy.
jamiebooks15's review against another edition
3.0
A bit of a fudge-I didn't read all of this book but the library ebook loan for yanked back and I guess I was like "ah, oh well I got the gist." It was entertaining but sometimes not relevant to me? Not quite my "world" of comics and tv shows... I may get back in line for the ebook. I will say I am not a huge Apatow fan (I'm like 50/50 on liking his movies...) but it was a cool concept and I took something away from each interview I read.