Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him: A Journey Through Comedy, Tragedy, and Redemption
4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1548 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 289 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
In the annals of American comedy, few figures loom larger than Richard Pryor. With his raw, unfiltered humor, he shattered taboos, challenged authority, and made audiences laugh until they cried. But behind the laughter was a man haunted by demons, a man who struggled with addiction, depression, and self-destructive behavior.
In Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him, award-winning biographer David Ritz paints a vivid portrait of the complex and enigmatic comedian. Drawing on extensive interviews with Pryor's family, friends, and colleagues, Ritz traces Pryor's journey from a troubled childhood in Peoria, Illinois, to his rise to international stardom. Along the way, he explores the influences that shaped Pryor's unique comedic style, including his experiences with racism, poverty, and violence.
Pryor's comedy was often deeply personal, drawing on his own experiences to explore the darker side of the human condition. He was unafraid to talk about taboo subjects such as sex, drugs, and race. His humor was often controversial, but it was also undeniably powerful. Pryor's ability to make people laugh at their own pain was a gift, and it helped to make him one of the most beloved comedians of all time.
But Pryor's personal life was often as tumultuous as his career. He struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol, and he was plagued by depression and self-destructive behavior. In 1980, he suffered severe burns in a freebasing accident, which left him disfigured and in chronic pain. Pryor's struggles with addiction and mental illness are a tragic reminder of the toll that fame and fortune can take.
Despite his personal demons, Pryor never gave up on his comedy. He continued to perform and to make people laugh, even when he was at his lowest. His indomitable spirit is an inspiration to anyone who has ever struggled with addiction or mental illness.
Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the life and legacy of one of the most important comedians of all time. It is a tragic, funny, and ultimately inspiring story of a man who overcame adversity to become a legend.
Praise for Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him
"A brilliant and deeply moving portrait of one of the most important comedians of our time." - The New York Times
"Ritz has written the definitive biography of Richard Pryor. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the man and his work." - The Washington Post
"A powerful and unforgettable story of a man who triumphed over adversity." - The Guardian
4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1548 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 289 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
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4.4 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 1548 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 289 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |