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Rent The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts
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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: Jun 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography - Entertainment & Performing Arts - Comedians
Retail Price: $19.00
Pages: 368
Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling biography of an American comedy legend
After three years of sobriety, Chris Farley's life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997. Farley's fans immediately drew parallels between his death and that of his idol, John Belushi. Without looking deeper, however, many failed to see that Farley was much more than just another Hollywood drug overdose. In this officially authorized oral history, Farley's friends and family remember his work and life. Along the way, they tell a remarkable story of boundless energy, determination, and laughter that could only keep the demons at bay for so long.
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I loved this book. I grew up on SNL and, Chris Farley was my favorite on the show. He continues to be the funniest comedic actor in my eyes and no one else will ever measure up. This book shows the struggles he went through and how heartbreaking his addiction was for him. There were many times while reading this book that I just cried and cried, but I also laughed a lot too. A must read if you are a fan.