Introduction to Chris Rock


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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


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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


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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


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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."




Saturday Night Live


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The Chris Farley Show


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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.




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Mama Rock's Rules


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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.




Chris Rock 33 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Chris Rock


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It's new: Chris Rock! 'Christopher Julius' 'Chris' 'Rock III' (born February 7, 1965)Note: Reliable origins contradict on his annum of birthing. In his publication, Rock This!, Rock presents his birthing date like February 7, 1966. But Rock declared he was 42 annums aged on his February 28, 2007, emergence on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Is an American comic, performer, scriptwriter, TV maker, feature maker, and manager. This book is your ultimate resource for Chris Rock. Here you will find the most up-to-date 33 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Chris Rock's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches (listed by cast member) - Chris Rock, Chris Rock - Books, Chris Rock - Standup success, Chris Rock - Academy Awards, Chris Rock - Personal life, Chris Rock - Television producer, The Chris Rock Show, Chris Rock - Comedic style and views, Chris Rock - Film star, Chris Rock - Early life and education, Who Is Chris Rock?, The Chris Rock Show - DVD releases, Chris Rock - Career, Chris Rock: Bring the Pain - Release and reception, Chris Rock: Bring the Pain - Trivia, Chris Rock: Big Ass Jokes, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger - Reception, Chris Rock - Stage plays, Chris Rock: Bring the Pain - Production, Chris Rock - Saturday Night Live, Chris Rock - Music videos, and much more...




Laughing Legends


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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!