Ham: Slices of a Life: Essays and Stories
By Sam Harris
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For fans of David Sedaris and Chelsea Handler, these stories andessays about friendship, celebrity, growing up, and getting sober will have youlaughing and crying in equal measure. With a wry style that evokes comparisons to Carrie Fisher, DavidRakoff, and Steve Martin, Sam Harris proves that he is a natural humorist. Eventhe New York Times, in a review of one of his musicalperformances, called his stories “New Yorker-worthy.” Brilliantly written, thesesixteen stories span Harris’ life from growing up gay in the buckle ofAmerica’s Bible belt to performing on Oprah’s first show after 9/11. In “IFeel, You Feel” he opens for Aretha Franklin during a blizzard. “Promises” is afront-row account of Liza Minnelli’s infamous wedding to “the man whose nameshall go unmentioned.” In the title story, “Ham,” he describes how he wasupstaged by a young child actor, unknowingly addicted to the spotlight. Taking on issues as diverseas addiction, fame, and parenting with his hilarious and deeply human voice,Harris’ entertaining tales trace an arc of personal triumph that is universallyaccessible and inspiring.
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Summary
Summary
For fans of David Sedaris and Chelsea Handler, these stories andessays about friendship, celebrity, growing up, and getting sober will have youlaughing and crying in equal measure.
With a wry style that evokes comparisons to Carrie Fisher, DavidRakoff, and Steve Martin, Sam Harris proves that he is a natural humorist. Eventhe New York Times, in a review of one of his musicalperformances, called his stories “New Yorker-worthy.”
Brilliantly written, thesesixteen stories span Harris’ life from growing up gay in the buckle ofAmerica’s Bible belt to performing on Oprah’s first show after 9/11. In “IFeel, You Feel” he opens for Aretha Franklin during a blizzard. “Promises” is afront-row account of Liza Minnelli’s infamous wedding to “the man whose nameshall go unmentioned.” In the title story, “Ham,” he describes how he wasupstaged by a young child actor, unknowingly addicted to the spotlight.
Taking on issues as diverseas addiction, fame, and parenting with his hilarious and deeply human voice,Harris’ entertaining tales trace an arc of personal triumph that is universallyaccessible and inspiring.
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Author Bio: Sam Harris
Sam Harris’ diversified career has run the gamut from multimillion-selling singer and songwriter to Tony-nominated actor to writer, director, and producer. After winning over a weekly audience of more than twenty-five million viewers as the first winner of Star Search, Sam has toured extensively in concert. He resides in Los Angeles with his husband and their son.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Runtime: | 9.15 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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