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The one and only Groucho turned his razor wit to the subject of love as well as remembrances of his brothers and some general "Marxist" philosophy in this 1963 volume. Groucho's observations are buttressed with illustrations by Leo Hershfield. You can never go wrong with Groucho.
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (February 5, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306811049
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306811043
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Memoirs of a Mangy Marx, July 7, 2002
It's almost impossible to read MEMOIRS OF A MANGY LOVER without hearing the distinct voice of Groucho Marx echoing in your head. The writing style in evidence here is very close to Groucho's unique manner of speaking that was so prevalent in his movie, radio, and television careers. His train of thought weaves dangerously, one moment he'll be discussing romance in the dark ages, the next he'll be looping back to earlier sentences, picking apart his own grammar or dragging a double entendre from the brink of reason. The narrative moves quickly and easily, but the reader should be careful, as speedy perusal will cause you to miss some of the subtler jokes.

The subject matter is very much a product of its era and its author. Most of the jokes revolve around how terrible it is to be married, how much of a pain one's wife is, and how much men like to sit around playing poker. Not to say that the anecdotes and remembrances aren't hilarious, because some of them are painfully funny, but the subject matter is fairly limiting. Fortunately, Groucho is clever enough to keep the jokes moving so that it doesn't feel like the same story repeated endlessly. The book is just the right length for the amount of material. Any longer and it would have seemed repetitious, any shorter and it would have been insubstantial.

Not surprisingly, my favorite stories of the bunch were the ones that included cameos from the author's famous siblings. Harpo and Chico do put in short appearances here, which would give one the impression that some of the stories that are written about here actually happened. To be honest, most of the anecdotes seem to have been fairly embellished, so to differentiate between what is reality and what is the result of Groucho's mad mind is a game that simply can't be won. If you're looking for an in-depth and accurate biography of Groucho Marx, then there are loads of other books you should be investigating. This tome may not tell you much about Groucho Marx, but it wasn't meant to. It's a cliché to say that a really funny book will cause one to laugh out loud in embarrassingly public places, but clichés like that come about because of hilarious books like MEMOIRS OF A MANGY LOVER.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Groucho, October 8, 2001
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Fans of the Marx Brothers know that chasing women was a part of their comedy routines. Though Groucho didn't go "honking" after them like Harpo, he got the job done with rich widows (Margaret Dumont). In this book, Groucho tells about his own real life amorous adventures and gives us his priceless look at the history of love.
I'm a relatively new fan of the Marx Bros. and I absolutely fell in love with this book. Its a quick read, but extremely entertaining. Of course, there is plenty of humor throughout the book and I laughed out loud several times. Groucho's view of the opposite sex would be considered politically incorrect today, but it is hilarious (and I'm a woman!). He recounts a few stories about anonymous friends and their exploits, a few of his own exploits, as well as a few stories that aren't related to love but are still funny.
I recommend this collection to anybody that loves witty books (and isn't afraid of a few puns) and has an absurd sense of humor. Its a must for any Groucho fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I read this when I was 15, January 4, 2005
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and as far as I remember, this was the first book I read that made me laugh out loud. Prior to this I had only seen Groucho on reruns of his game show and really didn't see the big deal.

This book made me start watching his movies and truely appreciating the man. Later I rewatched the gameshow (can't remember the name of it now, just remember that duck with the word of the day hanging from above) and caught more of Groucho's subtle ribbing of guests.

I enjoyed the jokes in this book, as well as, the true affection for his brothers that can be read in between the lines.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good enough Groucho
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Useful Read for Marx Fans and GRE students!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting as social history, but not a barrel of laughs
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Published 21 months ago by Debra Hamel

3.0 out of 5 stars "MEMOIRS OF A MANGY LOVER" has the zippy title . . .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dry, Clever, Easy Read
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5.0 out of 5 stars DISAPOINTING
I bought the book after seeing an old Dick Cavette interview with Groucho, who has always been (Groucho, not Cavette) among my favorite comedians. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Groucho is a Groucho is a Groucho
Groucho Marx is extremely funny and witty in this book not to mention his deep knowledge in many areas. He kept the irony and the lust for wordmingling throughout his life. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars His humor just doesn't translate well to the written word
Although there were a few laughs to be found, Groucho's personality just doesn't shine through on the printed page - without the ironic, self-effacing delivery he was so good at,... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good guide about how to laugh at yourself
True, several of the stories are quite outdated since a night out with the friends to play pocker is almost unheard of. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Has not aged especially well
While I definitely count myself as a Groucho fan, I was fairly disappointed by this book. By "has not aged especially well", I'm referring both to the subject matter... Read more
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