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Introduction to Chris Rock

Author : Gilad James, PhD

Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School

Page : 61 pages

File Size : 12,93 MB

Release :

Category : Humor

ISBN : 3354659289

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Chris Rock is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and attended James Madison High School before dropping out and pursuing a career in comedy. Rock first gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He went on to star in several successful comedy specials for HBO, such as Bring the Pain and Bigger & Blacker. He has also acted in a number of films, including Dogma, Madagascar, and Grown Ups. Rock is known for his irreverent humor, which often addresses race, politics, and relationships. His awards include four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and several NAACP Image Awards.



Chris Rock

Author : Jeanne Nagle

Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 40,3 MB

Release : 2015-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 149946262X

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In the 1990s, comedy was changed forever as a young funnyman known as Chris Rock caught the eye of comedy veteran Eddie Murphy. Readers will learn how Rock rocked his way to fame with stand-up comedy routines including witty and matter-of-fact discussions of hot-button subjects such as race relations and politics. This detailed book covers the many facets of Rock’s career, including his work as a writer, actor, producer, and more. Readers will enjoy this overview of Rock’s life, including a discussion of his stand-up methodology.



Make 'Em Laugh

Author : Jeffrey Gurian

Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Page : 253 pages

File Size : 28,54 MB

Release : 2012-12-18

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1620878682

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Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Make ’Em Laugh is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad, in order to paint an all-encompassing, behind-the-scenes history of this iconic club. Interviews include famous comedians, such as: • Jerry Seinfeld • Gilbert Gottfried • Paul Reiser • Lisa Lampanelli • George Wallace • Billy Crystal • Jim Breuer • Susie Essman • Lewis Black • Ray Romano • And many more! Relive the excitement as these comics explain how they came to belong to the Comic Strip family, and how they went on to enjoy huge careers, bringing laughter to millions of people all over the world. This book is a must for any comedian or comedy lover’s library!



Chris Rock

Author : Stephen Feinstein

Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 36,13 MB

Release : 2008-07-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780766028944

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"Elementary biography of comedian Chris Rock discussing his childhood, early career, and his rise as one of America's most famous comedians"--Provided by publisher.



Chris Rock

Author : Rose Blue

Publisher :

Page : 104 pages

File Size : 10,20 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Actors

ISBN : 9780756901431

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Book Description

A biography of the popular comedian, known for his stand-up routines and for his role on the late-night television program, "Saturday Night Live."



Chris Rock

Author : David Robson

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,76 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Actors

ISBN : 9781422207932

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Book Description

This book tells of the life and achievements of Chris Rock, known for his outrageous comedy as well as his work in the movies.



The Chris Farley Show

Author : Tom Farley

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 36,49 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780670019236

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A portrait based on personal stories by friends and family members traces the late comedian's passionate dedication to bringing laughter into the lives of others, his successes on SNL and in numerous top films, and the incapacity for moderation that led to his fatal battle with drugs and alcohol.



Saturday Night Live

Author : Chris Rock

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 42,37 MB

Release : 2004

Category :

ISBN :

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Mama Rock's Rules

Author : Rose Rock

Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 23,18 MB

Release : 2009-04-07

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9780061536113

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Book Description

Rose Rock—child advocate, educator, and mother of ten-plus children, including comedian Chris Rock—shares her heartfelt and no-nonsense advice on parenting Uber-mom Rose Rock raised ten children and seventeen foster children. She did it by never shying away from hard conversations and by not being afraid to present strong ideas about boundaries, discipline, choices, and consequences. In short, Rose Rock tells it like it is. In Mama Rock's Rules, Rock shares the funny and highly practical lessons she learned both as a parent and an educator, while offering strategies for teaching children to be self-reliant. Her advice—delivered with a dose of wit and homespun humor—will inspire you to teach your kids right, whether your brood is one child or ten.



Laughing Legends

Author : Jeffrey Gurian

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 32,72 MB

Release : 2016-07-05

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1510710795

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Once in a lifetime a venue comes along that changes show business dramatically, that fosters growth and camaraderie, experimentation and freedom. The Comic Strip is one of those places, and Laughing Legends is an inside look at how it all happened, straight from the mouths of the stars who built their careers on its stage. Owner Richie Tienken and a wealth of comics open their hearts and souls to share their most intimate memories, the laughs and tears, the good times and the bad, in order to paint an all-encompassing, behind-the-scenes history of this iconic club. Interviews include famous comedians, such as: Jerry Seinfeld Gilbert Gottfried Paul Reiser Lisa Lampanelli George Wallace Billy Crystal Jim Breuer Susie Essman Lewis Black Ray Romano And many more! Relive the excitement as these comics explain how they came to belong to the Comic Strip family, and how they went on to enjoy huge careers, bringing laughter to millions of people all over the world. This book is a must for any comedian or comedy lover's library!