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The Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard: Life Is Like a Dogsled Team... If You're Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes
A collection of Lewis' best one-liners, quick-takes, and short tales -- the clasic Grizzard lines that delighted millions of fans.
- GenresHumor
144 pages, Hardcover
Published November 28, 2001
About the author
Lewis Grizzard
68 books90 followersAmerican writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South. Although he spent his early career as a newspaper sports writer and editor, becoming the sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 23, he is much better known for his humorous newspaper columns in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a popular stand-up comedian & lecturer.
Grizzard also published a total of twenty-five books, including collections of his columns (e.g. Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night), expanded versions of his stand-up comedy routines (I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962), and the autobiographical If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground. Although much of his comedy discussed the South and Grizzard’s personal and professional lives, it was also a commentary on issues prevalent throughout America, including relationships between men and women (e.g. If Love Were Oil, I'd Be About a Quart Low), politics, and health, especially heart health.
He made us laugh and think at the same time. Indeed, during his lifetime, Lewis Grizzard heard himself described as "this generation's Mark Twain," "one of the foremost humorists in the country" and "a Faulkner for plain folks" by the national press. What he was, without a doubt, was a masterful storyteller, stand-up comedian, syndicated columnist and best selling author.
Lewis Grizzard Museum: http://newnan.com/lg/
New Georgia Encyclopedia entry:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/ng...
Grizzard also published a total of twenty-five books, including collections of his columns (e.g. Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night), expanded versions of his stand-up comedy routines (I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962), and the autobiographical If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground. Although much of his comedy discussed the South and Grizzard’s personal and professional lives, it was also a commentary on issues prevalent throughout America, including relationships between men and women (e.g. If Love Were Oil, I'd Be About a Quart Low), politics, and health, especially heart health.
He made us laugh and think at the same time. Indeed, during his lifetime, Lewis Grizzard heard himself described as "this generation's Mark Twain," "one of the foremost humorists in the country" and "a Faulkner for plain folks" by the national press. What he was, without a doubt, was a masterful storyteller, stand-up comedian, syndicated columnist and best selling author.
Lewis Grizzard Museum: http://newnan.com/lg/
New Georgia Encyclopedia entry:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/ng...
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October 23, 2024
A humorous look back into the past...
A time when morning was synonymous with the newspaper, and even in a small town, we had the Atlanta paper delivered. Lewis Grizzard's columns were always enjoyable and readable, and naturally I still have a couple of his books. This little gem is full of random witticisms and provides a couple hours of light reading. I highly recommend Grizzard's brand of humor.
A time when morning was synonymous with the newspaper, and even in a small town, we had the Atlanta paper delivered. Lewis Grizzard's columns were always enjoyable and readable, and naturally I still have a couple of his books. This little gem is full of random witticisms and provides a couple hours of light reading. I highly recommend Grizzard's brand of humor.
March 12, 2024
I think this book was mistakingly shelved under “Humor”.
May 9, 2020
The late Mr. Grizzard was really funny! Totally enjoyed this book!
November 9, 2022
Contain lots of jokes from his stand-up days - though many are condensed. Still a good read.
September 8, 2025
I have read all his books and love his humour.
May 10, 2010
hilarious
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