Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results

New York: Harper Perennial, 2019. BW7 - An uncorrected proof paperback book SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner on the half-title page in very good condition that has some bumped corners, some light discoloration and shelf wear. Emmy-Award winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman's collection of personal stories of best intentions and mixed results. 8"x5.25", 251 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Josh Gondelman knows a thing or two about trying - and failing. The Emmy Award-winning stand-up comic - dubbed a "pathological sweetheart" by the New York Observer - is known throughout the industry as one of comedy's true nice guys. Not surprisingly, he's endured his share of last-place finishes. But he keeps on bouncing back. In this collection of hilarious and poignant essays (including his acclaimed New York Times piece "What if I Bombed at My Own Wedding?"), Josh celebrates a life of good intentions - and mixed results. His true tales of romantic calamities, professional misfortunes, and eventual triumphs reinforce the notion: we get out of the world what we put into it. Whether he's adopting a dog from a suspicious stranger, mitigating a disastrous road trip, or trying MDMA for the first (and only) time, Josh only wants the best for everyone - even as his attempts to do the right thing occasionally implode. Full of the warm and relatable humor that's made him a favorite on the comedy club circuit, Nice Try solidifies Josh Gondelman's reputation as not just a good guy, but a skilled observer of the human condition.. Signed by Author. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Reading Copy (ARC).