As one of the most popular performers on Comedy Centralâs mega-hit The Chappelle Show, Charlie Murphyâolder brother of comedy legend Eddie Murphyâshares his passion for comedy and tells his true Hollywood stories in this juicy and highly entertaining memoir.
Once described by Chris Rock as âEddie Murphy on acid,â Charlie Murphy has achieved fame as a recurring performer on the critically acclaimed, three-time Emmy-nominated cult sensation Chappelleâs Show on Comedy Central. Celebrated in particular for his âCharlie Murphyâs True Hollywood Storiesâ skits, featuring hilarious renditions of Rick James and Prince, Murphy now recounts many of the actual stories that inspired these popular sketches in vivid and comical detail in Doing Time: The Making of a Stand-Up Guy. With his flare for storytelling and his distinctive and fearless voice, itâs no wonder that Charlie Murphy has been the subject of many featured stories in numerous magazines, including GQ, Essence, Rolling Stone, and he was recently listed as one of the Hottest People to Watch in Entertainment Weeklyâs âMust List.â Featuring outrageous misadventures as part of his younger brother Eddieâs entourage, and hysterical encounters with numerous celebrities, Doing Time: The Making of a Stand-Up Guy is a fascinating and wildly funny chronicle from one of the most talented comedians today.