Wisdom of the 90's

by George Burns

The nonagenarian comedian draws on his own long-running career as an entertainer to discuss how to get ahead, how to deal with others, what he has learned about life, and his secrets for enjoying old age

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Memoir, Biography

189 pages, Hardcover

Published November 7, 1991

About the author

Popular American comedian acted George Burns, originally Nathan Birnbaum from 1922 teamed with Gracie Allen, his wife, to 1958; after her death, he in dramatic roles won an Academy Award for The Sunshine Boys (1975).

Career of this writer spanned vaudeville, film, radio, and television. His familiar arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation lasted for more than three quarters of a century. He enjoyed a career resurrection that began in the 1975 and continued through his death.

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Reviews

[Daisy · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book. I read it several years ago. It's great.

[Gerry Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun as always, just more of George Burns

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a whole lot to it. Some funny jokes and memories. A couple smart pictures.

Written more like a long conversation then as a regular book.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always found George Burns humorous.

[Laura Ostermeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book made me realize how much I miss George Burns. There will never be anyone quite like him. He was one of the best comedians of the 20th century.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad but not for me. Gone.

[Benita Pyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the stories he had to tell. It was written as if he were in a conversation with the reader.

[Chandni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this buried in the computer closet - looks like I scribbled ALL over this book when I was little.
Anyways, I really liked the conversational tone. I'm glad he made it to 100 (1896-1996).
Even through my doodles, this was a quick read.

[Logan Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 rounded up. The Burns and Allen radio show is a comfort listen for me and it’s so fun to read Burns’s books. His love for Gracie even decades after she passed is palpable and his jokes are still delightfully off-the-wall.

[Daniel Pardieck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, lighthearted book by George Burns. Autobiographical stories with good humor. What else is there to say?

[J.S. Bratton · Rating 2 out of 5]

frivolous and pointless humor

[Ike · Rating 3 out of 5]

One word = ancient

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely whimsical read. If you love George Burns you will love this book

[Judy]

"Don't burn your bridges behind you - how many people do you know that own bridges."

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wit, wisdom, fun in a package that is short, sweet, and a fun read.

[Michael P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lightweight meaningless book that is a ton of fun.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would recommend this book . Mr. Burns tells small stories of his days in vaudeville. parties. times with friends. . Wonderful book I would read it again.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have always liked George Burns. This was a nice, quick read.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like listening to him speak. So it is certainly not all wisdom, but it is entertaining. Mixed in you will find nuggets of wisdom worthy of reflection. An entertainer to the end, his charm comes through. My favorites? I recommend the whole thing but will reflect further on Sequence IX and p. 181. No chapter titles. He explains this.