

RHLSTP Book Club 117 - Jenny Eclair
Nov 15, 2024
In this engaging chat, comedian and author Jenny Eclair delves into her witty autobiography, "Jokes, Jokes, Jokes." She shares insights on maintaining a long-standing career in comedy, reflecting on envy and personal transformations with age. Jenny candidly discusses the challenges of being a comedian, including her feelings of fraudulence after winning the Perrier award and the bittersweet realities of life and loss as she navigates becoming an orphan in her sixties. Plus, hear amusing anecdotes about her time in the 1980s comedy scene!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Playful Exploration of Humor and Memoir
01:51 • 2min
Reflections on Comedy and Identity
03:44 • 14min
Resilience in the Spotlight
18:13 • 7min
The Unpredictable Landscape of 1980s Comedy
24:55 • 4min
Comedian Autobiographies: Authorship and Authenticity
28:27 • 4min
The Juggles of Comedy and Life
32:21 • 17min
A Heartfelt Goodbye and Exciting Offers
49:44 • 2min