Acknowledgments

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Lights 1
5. 1. Chemistry of a Comedian 23
6. 2. From Funny to Family 57
7. 3. Succeeding at Not Failing 83
8. 4. Celebrity in the Making 111
9. 5. Privilege, Patriarchy, and Performance 137
10. Curtains 179
11. Appendix 189
12. Notes 195
13. Index 209