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Live Long and Die Laughing
In Live & Die Laughing, comedian/singer Mark Lowry pulls his wild-and-wacky train of thought into the station with musings about everything from God's character to church potlucks. Using material from his email newsletter, along with responses from its nearly 40,000 subscribers ("reMarkable,"www.marklowry.com), Lowry underscored the idea that God tirelessly loves and looks after his believers, no matter how quirky we are!
184 pages, Hardcover
First published October 18, 2000
About the author
Mark Lowry
31 books12 followersMark Lowry was born in Houston, Texas to Charles, an attorney, and Beverly Lowry. He often uses anecdotes of his young life in his comedy, as well as speaking of his experience with hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder in his performances. Lowry is a self-described "Poster Boy for Hyperactivity".
While attending Liberty Baptist College (now known as Liberty University), Lowry joined a college evangelistic team made of Charles Hughes and David Musselman and began singing. Lowry's comedy career inadvertently began from here. There would be an elongated pause in his singing performance while he waited for the soundtrack to be changed. Lowry began to fill this pause with a monologue. Lowry soon realized that the audiences at his performances were laughing not at him but at his monologues.
In 1978, Lowry was badly injured in an car accident near Carlisle, PA, while touring with a college evangelistic team. He sustained eleven broken bones, and spent a good deal of time in physical therapy recovering from the accident.
In 1988, Lowry was approached by Bill Gaither and asked to join the Gaither Vocal Band as the baritone. Lowry's career with the Gaither Vocal Band spanned thirteen years during his first stint with the group. During this time Lowry's on-stage antics became popular with audiences. As a result, Lowry became the co-host of the many concerts and shows performed by Gaither and the Vocal Band with Gaither playing the straight man to Lowry's antics. In June 2001, Lowry resigned from the Gaither Vocal Band after performing longer with the group than any previous member except Bill Gaither himself. After that, Lowry released several solo albums, including I Love to Tell the Story, A Hymns Collection.
On January 14, 2009, it was announced that Lowry would be returning to the Gaither Vocal Band.
Mark Lowry currently resides in Houston, TX. Lowry is single and has no children. He has two siblings – an older brother Mike of Lynchburg, Virginia and a younger sister, Melissa "Missy" L. Carter also of Lynchburg. He also has three nieces and three nephews.
While attending Liberty Baptist College (now known as Liberty University), Lowry joined a college evangelistic team made of Charles Hughes and David Musselman and began singing. Lowry's comedy career inadvertently began from here. There would be an elongated pause in his singing performance while he waited for the soundtrack to be changed. Lowry began to fill this pause with a monologue. Lowry soon realized that the audiences at his performances were laughing not at him but at his monologues.
In 1978, Lowry was badly injured in an car accident near Carlisle, PA, while touring with a college evangelistic team. He sustained eleven broken bones, and spent a good deal of time in physical therapy recovering from the accident.
In 1988, Lowry was approached by Bill Gaither and asked to join the Gaither Vocal Band as the baritone. Lowry's career with the Gaither Vocal Band spanned thirteen years during his first stint with the group. During this time Lowry's on-stage antics became popular with audiences. As a result, Lowry became the co-host of the many concerts and shows performed by Gaither and the Vocal Band with Gaither playing the straight man to Lowry's antics. In June 2001, Lowry resigned from the Gaither Vocal Band after performing longer with the group than any previous member except Bill Gaither himself. After that, Lowry released several solo albums, including I Love to Tell the Story, A Hymns Collection.
On January 14, 2009, it was announced that Lowry would be returning to the Gaither Vocal Band.
Mark Lowry currently resides in Houston, TX. Lowry is single and has no children. He has two siblings – an older brother Mike of Lynchburg, Virginia and a younger sister, Melissa "Missy" L. Carter also of Lynchburg. He also has three nieces and three nephews.
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October 8, 2023
Enjoy the chuckles
This was a wonderful read, as I chuckle at parts, praised the Lord at parts and realized I have a lot to be thankful for. A balance of the Word and reMarkable remarks. Thanks Mark
This was a wonderful read, as I chuckle at parts, praised the Lord at parts and realized I have a lot to be thankful for. A balance of the Word and reMarkable remarks. Thanks Mark
January 30, 2020
Not all funny, but very interesting!
November 7, 2025
My love and darling, Mark Lowry, is perfect, as always!
September 11, 2011
First why 4 stars instead of 5? Simple. While his stories are great I've heard many parts to them in his comedy act for the Gaither Videos, but many more I haven't heard.
Some very funny stuff in the book. Great thing about Mark is how he tells the story. He changes his voice, makes funny sounds etc. I really missed that as I read the book.
He does get preachy at times but still very entertaining and inspirational. Some sad stories as well.
Funny thing, I always wanted to be a part of the Homecoming Friends. I can sing (depending on who you ask) and I can be funny (again depending on who you ask) but after reading how strict Bill is on attending events even if you're sick, there is no way I can make it. When I get sick I really get sick and if Bill wants me to perform at a concert hes going to have to wrap me up in paper and ship me with my bed, pillow, blankets and all cuz there's no getting me out of bed!
It's a good book. I enjoy Marks humor so it was enjoyable for me.
Some very funny stuff in the book. Great thing about Mark is how he tells the story. He changes his voice, makes funny sounds etc. I really missed that as I read the book.
He does get preachy at times but still very entertaining and inspirational. Some sad stories as well.
Funny thing, I always wanted to be a part of the Homecoming Friends. I can sing (depending on who you ask) and I can be funny (again depending on who you ask) but after reading how strict Bill is on attending events even if you're sick, there is no way I can make it. When I get sick I really get sick and if Bill wants me to perform at a concert hes going to have to wrap me up in paper and ship me with my bed, pillow, blankets and all cuz there's no getting me out of bed!
It's a good book. I enjoy Marks humor so it was enjoyable for me.
August 27, 2009
Anyone that's a fan of Gaither music and videos should read this book. Mark is always funny and in this book of observations and journal entries, you get to hear his ramblings and recollections from his life. Filled with faith building observations and written in a down-home style, readers will enjoy the humor and the intellect Mark shares with his readers. A great read for a laugh!
April 26, 2015
Great read! If you know a kid that is ADHD then just read what can happen to a kid that gets some guidance and becomes all that that they could be!
April 18, 2016
True Mark Lowry.
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