I'm Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Standup Comedy's Golden Era Free Audiobook Download by William Knoedelseder

I'm Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Standup Comedy's Golden Era is a book about the comedy scene in New York City during the 1960s and 1970s. It tells the story of the stand-ups who were good enough to perform at The Improv, Catch a Rising Star, and The Comic Strip. The author interviewed many of these comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Johnny Carson, Martin Mull, Marina Sirtis, Jackie Mason, Shelly Berman, Steve Martin, David Brenner, Lenny Bruce as well as more contemporary figures such as Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman and Louis CK

In this memoir, William Knoedelseder describes his experiences at the Improv in New York City and the comedy club Catch a Rising Star. Early on, he meets a group of comedians who would later come to be known as The Comedy Store Players, which include Andy Kaufman, Billy Crystal, and Shelley Berman. They were all struggling actors trying to find affordable rent for their shows when Knoedelseder was just starting out as a young comedian. He also describes his time performing with legends like Denny Bruce and Rodney Dangerfield in clubs around the country.

I'm Dying Up Here is a New York Times Bestseller and the book chronicles the rise of standup comedy in America. It follows 64-year-old comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who looks back on how he came to fame in NYC clubs during the 1970s. He also touches upon Phyllis Diller, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and Jimmy Fallon. Knoedelseder covers many topics including drugs, sex, feminism, politics and more.

I'm Dying Up Here is the story of the golden era of stand-up comedy. It is told through personal anecdotes and interviews with those who were involved in, or contributed to, the time period.

Stand-up comedy is a very difficult world to work in. It's difficult to get people to laugh and it's even more difficult when you're not known as a great comedian yet. William Knoedelseder's I'm Dying Up Here tells the stories of the pioneers that fought through the pain and suffering just for a chance at success. It's amazing how many artists have shared their own experiences with this book that has been received with such rave reviews. This audiobook download is narrated by William Dufris, who is known for his voice in Devil Wears Prada, Sherlock Holmes, and The Iron Giant.

One of the most fascinating stories that Bill Dufris tells is about the time he met Lenny Bruce. Dufris was a young comedian and Bruce, who had recently been released from prison, gave Dufris very few tips about working as a stand up comic. Despite this, Dufris went on to become one of the biggest comedians in America in his own right.