
Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald is a unique novel that blurs the lines between truth and fiction, providing readers with a mix of hilarious anecdotes from Macdonald's life and imaginative tangents. The book follows Macdonald's journey from growing up to his time as a low-level comedian and his stint on SNL, all while interweaving elements of dry wit and comedic value that showcase his brash and uninhibited style. With a narrative that veers between reality and fantasy, Macdonald's memoir offers a humorous and entertaining exploration of his life experiences, peppered with self-indulgent yet funny moments that keep readers guessing about what is genuine and what is exaggerated.
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Content warnings include references to drug use, gambling addiction, dark humor involving serious topics, and themes of mental health.
From The Publisher:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"Driving, wild and hilarious" (The Washington Post), here is the incredible "memoir" of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran.
When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre "one step below instruction manuals." Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, "Call it anything you damn like."
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About the Author:
Norm Macdonald was a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He died in September 2021.
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