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GenX Book Club: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

What do an arrow through the head, a white suit, a banjo, and two wild and crazy guys have in common?

Steve Martin.

In this episode of the GenX Book Club, Paul Stroessner, Suzanne Mattaboni, and Del Roehling take a nostalgic look back at Steve Martin's memoir Born Standing Up, a fascinating behind-the-scenes story of one of comedy's most innovative performers.

The conversation explores Martin's journey from working in the magic shops of Disneyland to becoming one of the biggest stand-up comedians in America. Along the way, we discuss the discipline, persistence, and creativity that fueled his…

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