Sick in the Head

Name: Sick in the Head
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780857985927
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Conversations About Life and Comedy

By Judd Apatow

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Sick in the Head by Judd Apatow is a fascinating collection of interviews with some of the biggest names in comedy. The book provides a unique glimpse into the minds of iconic comedians and writers, exploring their creative processes, struggles, and successes. Filled with humour and insight, it captures candid conversations that reveal the passion and dedication behind making people laugh.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of comedy and want a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of your favourite comedians. It's an engaging read that mixes humour with insightful interviews, offering a glimpse into the creative processes of some of the greatest comedic minds in the industry.

Sick in the Head

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Intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Roseanne, Harold Ramis, Louis C.K., Chris Rock, and Lena Dunham.

Before becoming one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood, Judd Apatow was the original comedy nerd. He took a job washing dishes in a local comedy club so he could watch endless stand-up for free. He hosted a show for his local high school radio station on Long Island—a show that consisted of Q&As with his comedy heroes, from Garry Shandling to Jerry Seinfeld.

Thirty years later, Apatow is still that same comedy nerd and he’s still interviewing funny people about why they do what they do. Sick in the Head gathers Apatow’s most memorable and revealing conversations into one hilarious, wide-ranging, and incredibly candid collection that spans not only his career but his entire adult life.

The comedy legends who inspired and shaped him, from Mel Brooks to Steve Martin, the contemporaries he grew up with, from Spike Jonze to Sarah Silverman. And the brightest stars in comedy today, from Seth Rogen to Amy Schumer. And along the way, something kind of magical happens—what

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857985927

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 668g

Pages: 528

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Arts & Culture Fiction Humour Judd Apatow Penguin Books

About the Author

Judd Apatow was born on December 6, 1967 in Syosset, New York, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007) and This Is 40 (2012). He has been married to Leslie Mann since June 9, 1997. They have two children. While in high school, he started a radio show on the campus station. The show gave him an excuse to seek out and interview comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Garry Shandling. Several years later, Shandling would hire him to write for The Larry Sanders Show (1992).