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Cosby: The Life of a Comedy Legend

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By Ronald L. Smith
Publisher Prometheus Books, Publishers
Cosby: The Life of a Comedy Legend
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Cosby The Life of a Comedy Legend, by Ronald L. Smith, a recognized writer on comedy and comedians, tracks Cosbys humble beginnings in the Philadelphia projects; explores the inspiration he drew from his teachers, the strong female figures in his life, and the books he read; discusses the hardships he experienced while working several jobs to help support his younger brothers after his father had deserted the family; and reveals his lean years as a budding comic, his early successes, and the big break that brought him to television. As the only biography of Bill Cosby for the adult market, Cosby explores the entertainers feelings and thoughts in great detail, while masterfully documenting Cosbys trailblazing record as a pioneering black performer who was one of the first to costar in a drama series, I Spy. Also discussed are Cosbys dedication to education and his efforts on behalf of children. Included are exclusive interviews with family, friends, Cosbys college coach, his first manager, technical,advisors from The Cosby Show, and other big stars.

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254 pages254 pages
Lexile 1050LLexile 1050L
Published 1997Published 1997

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