Cosbyology: Essays and Observations from the Doctor of Comedy
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In his long and illustrious career, Bill Cosby has been many things: award-winning actor, bestselling author, doctor of education, media icon, and role model. But first and foremost, he is a comedian, and here he returns to that role in this wonderfully funny collection of stand-up material that touches on everything from childhood and marriage to school, sports, and work. Fusing his classic jazzy timing and edgy humor with the intelligence and perception that have made him a huge star, Bill Cosby draws from his own life to tell these laugh-out-loud stories. With a dry wit and uncanny insight, Cosby writes about his first experiences skiing, lying to his mother, and fretting about ingrown hairs. Fans young and old will be eager to add this volume to their collection, while new fans everywhere will delight in this sampling of great comic genius.Time Out New YorkImagine Cosby's voice as you read -- we dare you to keep a straight face.
IntroductionixOh, Baby!1Why I Don't Like Melting Snow Going Down the Crack of My Back15The Day I Found Out How the Projects Were Built29Don't Ever Do Your Brother a Favor39How I Became a Marked Man47To Mr. Sapolsky with Love53Praise the Lard71Tranquillity: Just a Thought While Listening to a Jackhammer81Boats85A Gift from God91Passenger Abuse95This Will Never Change101Ingrown Hair107Why Dave Schembri's Friend Is Still Alive117Grandparents123How You Can Chip Your Teeth and Pull a Ligament139Seating Arrangements143The Day I Decided to Quit Show Business or The Night I Met the Enemy and It Was I153The Lone Ranger169
