Born Standing Up

Born Standing Up (2007) by Steve Martin. The stand-up comedian tells the story of how he developed his act, from his early days at the magic shop in Disneyland to his final days as a rock-star comic. Somewhat surprisingly, this is not a funny book, nor does it try to be. It's reflective and philosophical. Those who were fans of Steve Martin during his days on stage and on "Saturday Night Live" will enjoy reliving those times with him. Grade: A-