Born Standing Up

In the 1970s, comedian Steve Martin burst onto the scene with a brand of comedy unparalleled in its hilarity. By 1978, he was the biggest draw in the history of stand-up comedy. In 1981, he quit forever to focus on his other career as an author. He has written many acclaimed books, including The Pleasure of My Company and Shopgirl. His latest book is a memoir of his years in stand-up, which candidly chronicles both his successes and failures while on stage.