- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; 1st Da Capo Press Ed edition (April 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0306807696
- ISBN-13: 978-0306807695
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,929,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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}In Memoirs of a Mangy Lover Groucho turns his manic eyebrows and spirited cigar to the ever-perplexing affairs of the heart while fully addressing the Marxian passion for poker. This wacky eclectic book includes Groucho's improbable tales of true romance; his irreverent observations on talent, luck, and what this country really needs; his battles with pigeons and hotel detectives; an account of a blind date who knew a comedy when she saw it (even if it was Death of a Salesman ); the "reason" for Harpo's silence; Groucho's unnatural history of love, which traces its unruly evolution from amoeba to alimony; his view on polygamy (and how to attain it); the stunning parallels between Groucho and Lawrence of Arabia; and, of course, plenty of blondes, brunettes, and redheads. So why buy a duck, when instead you can own the Memoirs of a Many Lover ? }
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Not many Americans make me laugh - intentionally! but the sorely missed Groucho has recently appeared in my sights as I hunt for examples of genuinely amusing literature. These essays and observational pieces are of their time (50's and 60's) but still shine with sharp-edged wit. Written with conciseness and lucidity he rarely misses the nail as he discusses his successes with women and money. Both rarities, apparently. Sharper than Thurber and less innocent than Wodehouse, but lighter than both - I can't recommend it enough.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A highly amusing and very readable collection of observational tales on life, ladies, Hollywood dinner parties, and all manner of things - all in the familiar wry humour and snappy style of Groucho. For Marx brothers fans, there's even some tales from his career with his brothers, with Chico and Harpo featuring in amusing recollections of scrapes with card sharks, Mexican boarding houses, guinea pigs and more. Who knows how much of this is totally true, it's just an amusing and very enjoyable read. If you like any part of Groucho's work, you should really enjoy this book.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I expected to find a treasure trove of mordant wit from one of the masters of one liners but instead found a bag full of meandering musings from a has-been. Extremely dated and most disappointing. Stick to the film scripts or have your illusions shattered.
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