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~ Tracy Morgan (Author), Anthony Bozza (Author)
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The outrageously funny, heartbreaking, and surprising story of Tracy Morgan's rise from ghetto wiseass to superstar comedian.

Who is Tracy Morgan? The wildly unpredictable funnyman who rocketed to fame on Saturday Night Live? The Emmy-nominated actor behind the sly and ingenious character Tracy Jordan on the award-winning hit sitcom 30 Rock, whose turbulent personal life often mirrors that of his fictional alter ego? Is he Chico Divine, the life of the party--any party, anytime, anywhere, getting ladies pregnant everywhere he goes? Or is he a soulful, tender family man who emerged from a hardscrabble ghetto upbringing and against all odds achieved superstardom, raised a solid family, prevailed over a collection of lethal bad habits, and is still ascending new heights and coming into his own? The answer is: Tracy Morgan is all that. And then some.

When he was just a boy living in the Coney Island projects, being funny was about survival. With the right snap, Tracy could shut down the playground bullies who beat up on him and his physically disabled older brother. And with a wild enough prank, he could exact revenge on whoever stole his Pumas at the community pool. Later, being funny was about escape--from the untouchable sadness of his father’s death, from the desperation of the drug dealer’s trade, from the life and death battles waged on the streets of the South Bronx in the age of crack. But these days being funny is about living his dream--a dream born in the comedy clubs of Harlem and realized on shows like Martin and Saturday Night Live, where he was a cast member for seven years, and in movies like The Longest Yard and Half-Baked.

With brutal honesty and his trademark take-no-prisoners humor, Tracy tells the story of his rise to fame, with all its highs and its many lows--from the very public battles with alcohol and diabetes that threatened his career and his life to the private and poignant end of his twenty-year marriage. In his singularly warped and brilliant way he muses on family, love, sex, race, politics, ambition, and what it takes to bring the funny.

Howlingly funny, inspiring, searing, and touching, I Am the New Black is a fascinating peek inside the mind of one of the most compelling and defining comedians of our time.

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Tracy Morgan is an actor and a comedian. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for seven years, has had featured roles in numerous movies, and currently stars on the award-winning sitcom 30 Rock. In 2009 he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role as Tracy Jordan on that show. He lives in New York City.

Anthony Bozza is a former Rolling Stone staff writer and the author of the # 1 New York Times bestseller Too Fat to Fish with Artie Lange and the New York Times bestsellers Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem, Tommyland with Tommy Lee, and Slash with Slash. He lives in New York City.
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Spiegel & Grau; 1 edition (October 20, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385527772
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385527774
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ghettodog Millionaire (or Bronx Brown Bomber?), November 10, 2009
This autobiographical expose is both strong and funny and the strong parts are funny and the funny parts are very strong indeed. However as told here, there is a tragic comic aspect running along in the subtext of Mr. Morgan's life. Precisely in the way he has continued throughout it to dig holes for himself, only to then find uncommon ways to crawl out of them (high school dropout, drug dealer, ticket scalper at Yankee Stadium, serial impregnator, etc. turned successful comic, movie and TV star.)

As a result, there has been no rhyme or reason to his life or his life story. And since there is no rhyme or reason to them, there also is little left for the reader to hold on to here. His life lessons, though at times seemingly very wise and hard-earned, in the end ring hollow because his actions throughout his life have invariably countermand them: even at forty, he remains a random variable, bouncing like a pinball from one side of life to another, on his way back to the inevitable black hole waiting for us all. We know that just around the corner, there will be more trouble for Tracy Morgan, the black man with a lot of bass in his voice, and the comedian, father, and actor extraordinaire.

In this self-absorbed tabloid like expose, Morgan gives us way more than we bargained for, or needed to hear from him (His brown bomb in the swimming pool for instance. Or that his brother may have contracted meningitis by playing in the toilet bowl?). His unvarnished honesty is used like a Samurai sword, as he commits psychological Harikari by swishing his way through the first forty years of a "rags to riches" success story. And although he unmistakably is one of only a handful of our most talented comedians, this book reveals that his bright shining star is rapidly burning out and that despite this, he still remains full of himself and self-absorbed in an immature way that leaves the reader saying as my Uncle Nath used to say: "He's slick, but he still needs another greasing."

Morgan has been lucky in love, in life and in his chosen profession, which he remains committed to; and that is all to the good. However, he himself admits that he has already burned up eight of his nine lives and with many complications of advanced diabetes, he cannot fail to realize that he is undoubtedly living on borrowed time. At a time when he needs to be taking stock and getting his house in order for the final existential ride, Hollywood has so gotten into his bloodstream that I fear there is no cure for this very bright black man who has a lot to say, and has a lot left to do. Still it is a very good read. Four Stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars middle of the road, January 12, 2010
The book is full of good content from Tracy's life - pre-birth through present day - though it has its lulls. A lot of things were repetitive. Overall, you could have cut 50 pages and still gotten it.

There are laugh-out-loud funny parts, and then there were sections that I was struggling to get through.

I was expecting more from Tracy, but I have to credit him for writing the way he talks.

You could envision him telling you the stories in person. Which I wished had happened instead.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, surprisingly inspirational and very entertaining, February 5, 2010
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Really enjoyed this very easy to read book about Mr. Morgan and his career, especially the details regarding how each SNL is made. Very inspirational for any artist coming from a tough situation, and his story gives you motivation to make your dreams come true. I hope more people read this and grab opportunity by the balls. Way to preach it Tracy!! Keep on rockin' & good luck with the new movie!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars From drug dealer to movie star...almost a good read.
Tracy is certainly not the only person ever to take a chance at life by leaving the projects. He's a very lucky man, and he's very lucky to be alive. The book is just...okay. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Espinoza

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
Overall it is a good story of his life--worth knowing. However, the language quality isn't the best. He's not the most talented writer. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kasey Mckenna

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
I bought book for my husband. I read it after him. it was pretty good. not hilarious, but i don't think it was supposed to be ...it is more of an auto-bio.
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Perron

3.0 out of 5 stars Wildly honest, somewhat controversial
I am so impressed when celebrities are actually honest about anything - their lives, careers, relationships, the business, Hollywood. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bette

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all funny
I like Tracy Morgan, I think he's really funny. His book is not. I still think he's hilarious but his book was a waste of time and money. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Movus Cleveland

5.0 out of 5 stars Good life story.
Good quick read. I like this guy because I think he cares about making a difference. He uses humor to get some real stuff said.
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