From his first interactions with "The Mob" in his early childhood, his nightmarish life with his father until he was on his own at 15 years of age, through his marriages, and how he became one of the best and most famous stand-up comedians of his time, Kip Addotta tells all. He names names and details the how-to and fine-tuning of comedy.
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[My grandfather, Jasper Addotta, came to American from Sicily] ***(Beacon Publishing Group, 13 April 2018, ebook, 189 pages, copy from the publisher and voluntarily reviewed)
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I'd never heard of Kip Addotta before I agreed to read this book. I'm not even sure why I did? It sounded interesting, a bit different. I was fascinated by Kip's story. He had to work really hard to become a success. Kip is completely honest about his life, his difficult childhood and his struggles to get a break. His earlier years are incredibly sad. He did well, all things considered. He could easily have become a gangster or a criminal but had the strength to make something of his life. His grandmother was in the mob! That's sort of cool but terrifying. Confessions of a Comedian is brutally honest book. Kip lays his whole, extraordinary life bare.
