Laughing on the Outside: The Life of John Candy

“A truthful look at John Candy—affectionate but unblinking.” —San Francisco Examiner

Funny and gentle, John Candy was loved by millions of movie fans for playing true-to-life characters. Whether as the irrepressible bon vivant in Splash, the misunderstood slob in Uncle Buck, or the generous lonely salesman in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, John Candy struck a perfect balance between self-deprecating humor and irresistible, emotional warmth. In this compassionate portrait of John Candy, award-winning journalist Martin Knelman reveals that behind the scenes, beneath the booming laughter, a man blessed by genius and goodness of heart was ultimately and sadly undermined by self-doubt and misguided ambition.

“Laughing on the Outside celebrates the genius of John Candy.” —Vanity Fair

“Candy’s is ultimately a sad story, one that Knelman has made sympathetic and memorable, too.” —Booklist

“This book is a must for Candy’s fans and an ought-to for everyone else.” —Toronto Globe and Mail

“Everyone knew the happy-go-lucky comic, but Knelman shows us the sad clown underneath, which ultimately enriches the image.” —Toronto Star

© 2024 St. Martin's Press (E-bog): 9781466878433

Release date

E-bog: 1. maj 2024