By: Bill Cosby, George Booth (Illustrator)

Hardcover

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The world's most beloved funnyman is back with his first humor book since the bestselling Cosbyology. In this hilarious new collection of observations, Cosby brings us more of his wonderful and wacky insights into the human condition that are sure to become classics. In the tradition of Fat Albert, Cosby introduces a host of new characters, including Peanut Armhouse and Old Mother Harold. Not since Mushmouth, Dumb Donald, Bucky and the Cosby Kids has there been such a memorable cast of misfits.

Over the past century few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His success spans five decades and virtually all media-remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly housing project. The doctor of comedy holds forth on everything from a game show contestant's confusing origins to a grandchild with a Godzilla infatuation, to his first love Bernadette, and many more delightful digressions. Bill Cosby may not have asked to be born, but we're sure glad he was.

About The Author

Bill Cosby is an American entertainer, comedian, actor, producer, author, educator, musician, and activist. He is best known for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which has become a television classic. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he earned a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and is a jazz musician.

Praise for I DIDN'T ASK TO BE BORN:"This is a book with which everyone can identify on some level; it is humor at its best." [Library Journal, starred review]"George Booth's funny cartoon illustrations make a fine fit with these amusing essays, all written with the amiable and accessible lightweight lilt Cosby's eager readers expect." [Publishers Weekly]"The Cos again waxes funny on the commonplace happenings of life as we may know it." [Kirkus ]

Me and Marcia: Yon Bet Your Life	p. 1
Bernadette	p. 9
Message to the Groom	p. 29
The Morphamization of Peanut Armhouse	p. 31
The Missing Pages	p. 63
Voice Mail	p. 99
If Only Native Americans Knew Then What They Know Now	p. 103
If You're Not in the Picture	p. 122
Erectile Dysfunction	p. 125
Too Late for Me but Perhaps Not for You	p. 126
Children Aren't Your Friends	p. 137
My Own Room	p. 141
My Single Daughter	p. 143
My Son's First Bad Word	p. 146
Raise Your Tail!	p. 149
Cabbage Patch	p. 163
They Should Do This Every Three Months	p. 177
The Last Word	p. 195
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ISBN: 9780892969203
ISBN-10: 0892969202
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 192
Published: 1st November 2011
Dimensions (cm): 21.4 x 14.5  x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.363