Bootleg [Paperback]

Damon Wayans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 4, 2000

Nothing is too outrageous for Damon Wayans, former star of the groundbreaking television comedy program In Living Color, where he created such unforgettable characters as Blaine Edwards, the gay film critic, Handi-Man, the first handicapped hero, and Homey the Clown. Now, in Bootleg, he brings it all on, uncut and uncensored, with his own fiercely edgy and wild take on life.

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About the Author

Damon Wayans starred in the groundbreaking television sketchcomedy program In Living Color. He performed characters like Blaine Edwards, the gay film critic, Handi-Man, the first handicapped hero, the Head Detective, and Homey the Clown. He then went on to make some films, including The Last Boy Scout, Mo' Money, Major Payne, and a movie even his own mother didn't like, Blankman. He's had three HBO specials, One Night Stand, The Last Stand, and Still Standing, and continues to do standup around the country. Born in Manhattan with nine siblings, Damon now lives in LA with his wife, four children, two dogs, and a pet roach named Luther.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (April 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006093185X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060931858
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The groundbreaking sketch-comedy television show, In Living Color, created by older brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans, made Damon Wayans a star. He is New York-born, the third of ten children born to a grocery store manager and a social worker, and grew up in the Fulton Housing Projects in Manhattan. His television and film credits include Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills Cop, Roxanne (with Steve Martin), I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, Earth Girls are Easy, Bamboozled and My Wife and Kids, a hit tv show which he executive produced. He is a divorced father of four.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Damon's First, and Hopefully not last, January 7, 2000

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"jdcfoster" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bootleg (Hardcover)

Damon's book, Bootleg is funny. To really enjoy it is to have missed a lot of his stand-up act's on cable and what not. I gave it four stars because it was funny, but a lot of his old stand-up material was in it. Now if a lot of new material was in it, then, I would have given it 5 stars,..like Drew Carey's Dirty Jokes & Beer. It's a riot for those who can identify with being Black back in the 60's and 70's. I would definatley read another book from Wayans if he were to make a sophmore attempt,..I don't doubt that it would be any less comical.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SOME PARTS FUNNY--SOME PARTS NOT!!!, October 14, 1999

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Sweet Justice (Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bootleg (Hardcover)

I enjoyed most of the book. There were parts that had me rolling. However, most of the jokes I heard before. It was a good effort but new jokes should have been included.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bootleg (Hardcover)

I love this book! It is truly a book of comedy. I couldn't put it down. The first three pages are truly hilarious because we were just watching these shows two years ago. I laughed and laughed and laughed. When I read the section about family, I laughed so hard that I nearly cried. I recommend that everyone gets this book.