In this entertaining biography, readers will learn more about how he has also broken into the big screen, taking on roles with big-name movie stars to resounding success.
How Peele and Key's ability to combine comedy with a sharp sense for social commentary has put them on the path toward continued success in an industry that has not had many African American superstars.
"Trevor Noah is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and television host. Readers will learn about his life in South Africa, his career once he moved to the US, and how his thoughts on politics and culture changed over time"--Provided by publisher.
"When Tig Notaro stepped on stage and announced to the world she had bilateral stage two breast cancer, she had already had a very bad year--and the difficulties were not over. Notaro was able to find the humor and humanity in even the darkest of places, however, and for that she has become one of today's most well known comedians. This . . . volume explores Notaro's life and what brought her to comedy as well as how she uses comedy to help us examine and process our own lives"--Provided by publisher.
"This title chronicles the rise of Kate McKinnon, a gay female comedian who started with sketches, exploded into stardom with Saturday Night Live, and has made her way to Hollywood and starred in numerous films"--Provided by publisher.