Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons: Tales Of Redemption From An Irish Mailbox (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
Fitzsimmons is one of the most literary, sharp comics out there. Fans of his weekly podcast know of his exploits growing up a restless youth - part of a successful Irish family headed by a popular, albeit troubled NY disc jockey. Unfortunately, a non disclosure contract prevented Fitzsimmons from writing up his experiences writing for Ellen.An interesting read for fans of comedy, Irish dysfunctional families and show biz journeys. I suspect the audio version might have added value. This book was written by one of the comedians who I know from the old VH-1 show, BEST WEEK EVER (god, how that show died a horrible horrible death). I didn't know anything about him, but for some reason, I do like picking up books by comedians that I barely know. I end up enjoying them a bit. Not loving them, but always interesting. This definitely fell somewhere in the middle.He writes a lot about his upbringing and his relationship with his parents, especially his father. He grew up at a good time. Lots of things just fell into his lap that most likely would not have happened today. But while his family didn't have a lot of money, his father was around the DJ circuit in NYC, so that brought a fair amount of prestige, if not money. While his father has since passed on, he talks about turning out okay and a bit on his life now, after coming out west (typical east coast transplant though, living on the Westside!). All in all, a decent read. You'll like it more if you were a fan, but from a even fan (don't like or dislike) it was an okay, quick read. These books are good for people who like autobios, but not willing to invest the time in large tombs.
What do You think about Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons: Tales Of Redemption From An Irish Mailbox (2010)?
Good story, good writing, but somewhat rushed. Either needed a few more years or a few more pages.
—jessica
Pretty good, had funny moments, but I expected it to be funnier. Sort of melancholy.
—Sherlock
Amusing but uneven. Not a bad book, but not worth passing something else up.
—dellalynn
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And hopefully funny.
—Stephanief
