Nice Try (eBook)

Nice Try is Emmy-Award winning writer and comedian Josh Gondelman's collection of personal stories of best intentions and mixed results."e;If you only read one book in your life, it probably shouldn't be this one. However, if you're not operating an inexplicable one-book policy, these stories are funny, touching, and more than worth your time."e; -John Oliver"e;Josh Gondelman is one of the most original hilarious voices out there today. This book will hook you and make you laugh and laugh."e; -Amy SchumerJosh Gondelman knows a thing or two about trying-and failing. The stand-up comic-dubbed a "e;pathological sweetheart"e; by the New York Observer-is known throughout the industry as one of comedy's true "e;nice guys."e; Not surprisingly, he's endured his share of last-place finishes. But he keeps on bouncing back.In this collection of hilarious and poignant essays (including his acclaimed New York Times piece "e;What if I Bombed at My Own Wedding?"e;), Josh celebrates a life of good intentions-and mixed results. His true tales of romantic calamities, professional misfortunes, and eventual triumphs reinforce the notion: we get out of the world what we put into it. Whether he's adopting a dog from a suspicious stranger, mitigating a disastrous road trip, or trying MDMA for the first (and only) time, Josh only wants the best for everyone-even as his attempts to do the right thing occasionally implode.Full of the warm and relatable humor that's made him a favorite on the comedy club circuit, Nice Try solidifies Josh Gondelman's reputation as not just a good guy, but a skilled observer of the human condition.