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A laugh-out-loud collection of outrageously funny open letters from Don Rickles, the legendary master of insult comedy.From the undisputed king of insult comedy comes a hilarious collection of outrageous letters that only Don Rickles could write. In Rickles? Letters, the legendary comedian turns his razor-sharp wit loose on celebrities, politicians, historical figures, and everyday annoyances in a series of laugh-out-loud open letters packed with sarcasm, charm, and classic Rickles-style jabs. Whether he?s offering unsolicited advice to Queen Elizabeth, taking aim at Hollywood stars, or apologizing to Mrs. Lincoln for her ?rough night? at Ford?s Theatre, Rickles delivers the fearless humor and quick-fire one-liners that made him an entertainment icon for decades. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, Rickles? Letters is a fast, wildly entertaining read that celebrates the art of the roast with affection, absurdity, and nonstop laughs.
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- Title
- Rickles' Letters
- Author
- Don Rickles
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Publication year
- 2010
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 141659664X
- ISBN 13
- 9781416596646
RICKLES TO MRS. LINCOLN: "Sorry you had problems at Ford's Theatre last night, but could you get me a couple of aisle tickets for the Saturday matinee?"
RICKLES TO ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER: "Lose the cigar. It's hard enough to understand you without it."
RICKLES TO CLINT EASTWOOD: "How many guys could do a movie about Iwo Jima from the Japanese point of view? I got nervous; I thought you were going to let them win!"
RICKLES TO SANTA CLAUS: "Kiss my jingle bells."
RICKLES TO PRESIDENT CARTER: "Forget your hammers and nails and Habitat House and read my book."
RICKLES TO QUEEN ELIZABETH: "Is it true your husband has a day job working at a sword factory?"
RICKLES TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: "Cousin Herbie was doing great selling candles until you came up with the stupid idea of flying a kite."
RICKLES TO MAYOR BLOOMBERG: "What do I have to do to get a cab around here?"
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About the Author
David Ritz is a songwriter who has collaborated with stars like Janet Jackson and Marvin Gaye, as well as a renowned ghostwriter who has authored more than fifty books for some of the biggest stars in music: Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Lenny Kravitz, Joe Perry, Smokey Robinson, Don Rickles, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Essence, People, Art Connoisseur, and elsewhere. He lives in Los Angeles with Roberta, his wife of nearly fifty years.
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