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John Candy

A Life in Comedy

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John Candy

By: Paul Myers, Dan Aykroyd - foreword
Narrated by: David Bendena
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From the bestselling author of Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy, the definitive biography of John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy's most beloved and enduring stars.

From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humor, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.

Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy's closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, and many more, John Candy: A Life in Comedy celebrates the comedian's unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world.

©2025 Paul Myers (P)2025 Tantor Media Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Performing Arts Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty Celebrity

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I’m biased as a long-time fan and I thought I knew a lot already, but this book provided lots more detail and stories I’d not heard before. The documentary “I Like Me” I enjoyed, but this book delves deeper and helps to better understand the much loved and still missed icon.

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