A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of Tomatoes: The Life and Times of "The Funniest Ma

Description: A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of Tomatoes by James Gregory, Michael E. Long, Dean Gaines Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The life story of the "Funniest Man in America" as only he could tell it. Publisher Description The life story of the "Funniest Man in America" as only he could tell it.James Gregory is beloved by millions…but the story of his astonishing rise to success has never been told—until now.One of the most successful nightclub and theater comedians in America started out a long way from the stage, in the tiny farming community of Lithonia, Georgia. James was born into a family with lots of love but little money. His parents paid the doctor for his delivery with "a bushel of beans and a peck of tomatoes."Before he became "The Funniest Man in America," James was a successful salesman of everything from encyclopedias to log homes. His philosophy: take care of yourself so nobody has to take care of you. When he started over as a comedian, this commitment to hard work and honest dealing would be the key to his "business" of comedy. James loves working people—because thats what he is, too.James was quickly discovered—not just in the South, but across America—by folks who love down-home, wholesome humor. He became the court jester of country music royalty, too, from Randy Travis to "Whispering" Bill Anderson to the Possum himself, George Jones.Whether its entertaining our troops in the Persian Gulf after 9/11, working the road with greats like Steven Wright and Jay Leno, or facing a heart-stopping emergency that sent him into a coma, James has squeezed a dozen lifetimes into a half-century of comedy. This book is the best James Gregory story yet—as only he can tell it. Author Biography James Gregory was born in rural Georgia and was the first member of his family to graduate high school. After a short stint in the military (and a terrifying moment on the way out), James spent a decade as a successful salesman before trying comedy. In a few short years he was a headliner coast-to-coast, the "court jester" of the country music scene, and the hilarious voice of hard-working Americans who finally had one of their own on the national stage. He is among the most successful nightclub comedians in history.Michael Long is a former comedian, now author and university professor, who grew up in the rural South. The son of a preacher, Mike worked in physics and mathematics before a radical career change: becoming the speechwriter for Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson. Today, Mike teaches writing and writes for himself and others. Hes prepared remarks for the CEOs of McDonalds, Sprint, Verizon, plus politicians and celebrities. He is also co-author of The Molecule of More (in twenty-four languages) and sole author of Taming the Molecule of More. Details ISBN-13 9798888454251 Title A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of Tomatoes Author James Gregory, Michael E. Long, Dean Gaines Format Hardcover Year 2025 Pages 240 Publisher Permuted Press GE_Item_ID:168409673; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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