Stardom, Craft, and Kindness: The Making of a Comedy Icon

di Adrian Carmichael (Autore)

epubli, 2025

This is the story of a big-hearted performer who turned awkward silences into laughter and small moments into unforgettable scenes. It follows his climb from scrappy improv stages to the bright heat of major film sets. It shows what he learned, what he feared, and why people still feel close to him years later. You'll walk through early training, the grind of sketch shows, and the risky leap to movies. You'll see how timing, stillness, and eye contact build a joke. You'll learn why kindness on a set can save a scene. You'll meet writing partners, directors, and castmates who shaped the work. You'll hear new anecdotes about auditions that almost failed, scenes that almost didn't make the cut, and the quiet craft behind "effortless" humor. Fame arrives. So does pressure. Simple routines become schedules that blur days. Weight, health, travel, and expectation stack up. The book looks at the gap between public warmth and private worry. It studies how a generous presence can hide exhaustion, and how saying "yes" too often can cost more than it seems.

• Autore: Adrian Carmichael
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: epubli
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9783565071821