On June 28, author, comedian, and “Daily Show” regular Lewis Black graciously appeared at a Litquake summer benefit, in conversation with comedian Marc Maron. A capacity crowd at the Herbst Theatre roared with laughter at easily the funniest event we’ve ever done.
Recently released in paperback, Black's newest book Me of Little Faith explores the hilarious side of faith and religion, including these sage words of advice to aspiring authors:
"I would just like to say to those of you who are thinking of writing a book: don't. Unless of course you get great joy out of sitting at a desk and staring into space wondering why you agreed to write a book, and now you haven't got one thought in your head... What's the worst thing about writing a book? Remember what it was like when you were a kid Sunday, late afternoon, just after a really great weekend -- you hadn't thought about school at all. And just as the sun begins to fade into darkness, you hear your mother: she says, 'did you do your homework?' that's what every day is like until the book is written...you have homework every day. It never stops. It's always there...there are few things worse in this life than homework every day."
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Check out the online comments:
“Great event. Funny, refreshing. Lewis is awesome, I would like to see him in SF more!!! I know he’s running around the rest of the world and he was close by recently, but come back to SF Lewis, we love you here! (I thought I’d speak for the City) .”
“I was thrilled to attend, it was hilarious, with even a couple of touching moments-who’d have thought it?!”
“What a great combination on stage. Marc and Lewis had me laughing for the full 90 minutes.”
“Lewis Black is a true entertainer story teller social commentator extraordinaire. His wit is lightning quick and intelligent….Marc Maron’s acerbic humor tickles my funny bone. His rapport with Lewis Black made for a great evening of two brilliant comedians. I will buy their books and CDs to share with friends.”
