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A review by sigmamorrigan
Sleepwalk With Me and Other Painfully True Stories by Mike Birbiglia
3.0
Let's start by saying I adore Mike Birbiglia. He is an incredibly talented and genuine comedian, as well as a very sweet man (I got to meet him in person after his latest show). His recent movie, of the same title, was delightful. So when I saw this book, I obviously had to pick it up.
The book tells many stories that I have heard in his standup acts, but also includes a deeper look into his progression through the slog of becoming a professional comedian. Those views were my favorite parts of the book, giving me more insight into the highs and lows that he experienced. Mike Birbiglia has a knack for self-deprecation that isn't self-pitying, allowing you to laugh with him over the silly and embarrassing stories that everyone can relate to.
The reason I didn't give this a higher rating probably has more to do with the fact that I know his standup so well. Structure that works incredibly well in his shows doesn't translate quite as well to the page. I would say listen to his standup before buying this book.
The book tells many stories that I have heard in his standup acts, but also includes a deeper look into his progression through the slog of becoming a professional comedian. Those views were my favorite parts of the book, giving me more insight into the highs and lows that he experienced. Mike Birbiglia has a knack for self-deprecation that isn't self-pitying, allowing you to laugh with him over the silly and embarrassing stories that everyone can relate to.
The reason I didn't give this a higher rating probably has more to do with the fact that I know his standup so well. Structure that works incredibly well in his shows doesn't translate quite as well to the page. I would say listen to his standup before buying this book.