The Making of a Stand-Up Guy

As one of the most popular performers on Comedy Centrals mega-hit The Chappelle Show, Charlie Murphyolder brother of comedy legend Eddie Murphyshares his passion for comedy and tells his true Hollywood stories in this juicy and highly entertaining memoir. Once described by Chris Rock as Eddie Murphy on acid, Charlie Murphy has achieved fame as a recurring performer on the critically acclaimed, three-time Emmy-nominated cult sensation Chappelles Show on Comedy Central. Celebrated in particular for his Charlie Murphys True Hollywood Stories skits, featuring hilarious renditions of Rick James and Prince, Murphy now recounts many of the actual stories that inspired these popular sketches in vivid and comical detail in Doing Time: The Making of a Stand-Up Guy. With his flare for storytelling and his distinctive and fearless voice, its no wonder that Charlie Murphy has been the subject of many featured stories in numerous magazines, including GQ, Essence, Rolling Stone, and he was recently listed as one of the Hottest People to Watch in Entertainment Weeklys Must List. Featuring outrageous misadventures as part of his younger brother Eddies entourage, and hysterical encounters with numerous celebrities, Doing Time: The Making of a Stand-Up Guy is a fascinating and wildly funny chronicle from one of the most talented comedians today.