The Guy Under the Sheets, Chris Elliott
The Guy Under the Sheets, Chris Elliott
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The Guy Under the Sheets
The Unauthorized Autobiography

Author: Chris Elliott

Narrator: Chris Elliott

Unabridged: 6 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2012


Synopsis

Because no one will write an unauthorized biography about Emmy-winning actor and comedian Chris Elliott, he has done it himself. Listener, you’re hereby warned that much of this book will be disturbing. The Guy Under the Sheets is a behind-the-scenes memoir so personal, so provocative, that Elliott nearly sued himself to halt publication: the most shocking revelation, corroborated by numerous unnamed sources, is that Elliott is not the absurdist comedian that Rolling Stone once called “a genius.” In fact, he’s a slightly dim-witted no-talent from a celebrity family who managed to convince a whole generation of disillusioned youth that he was funny.Few have seen his dark side: a ghastly childhood spent on Manhattan’s posh Upper East Side; a torrid first love affair with Lee Radziwill; a torrid second one with Kathie Lee Gifford; his first job dismembering bodies for the Mob; and countless episodes from the life of a mediocre artist who somehow faked his way to the top — of semi-moderate fame and fortune.But seriously, Elliott is a brilliantly comic bestselling writer — and while there is plenty of fictional fun in The Guy Under the Sheets, also woven throughout are wonderful real-life anecdotes, including Elliott’s start at Late Night with David Letterman alongside Andy Kaufman, his work in films from Groundhog Day to Cabin Boy, and much more. If the author does not prevail in his lawsuit, this book is bound to delight many new listeners and loyal fans alike.

About Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott is a comedian and the author of several books, including The Shroud of the Thwacker. He has appeared in countless TV shows and films, including Saturday Night Live, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Groundhog Day, and There’s Something About Mary. He currently stars in Adult Swim’s Eagleheart and has a recurring role on How I Met Your Mother.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on January 02, 2018

Along with Norm MacDonald, Michael Showalter, and Larry David, Chris Elliott could read a cereal box and have me in tears. While this book is better than a box of cereal, it's starting to feel like his act is wearing a bit thin. Just a touch, as I still love me some Chris! Simply, Daddy's Boy was the......more

Goodreads review by John on April 20, 2019

Typical silliness that you would expect from Chris Elliott writing his "autobiography." Yes, I put that in italics. Read it and you'll know why. If you know Chris' humour, you'll also know why! lol......more

Goodreads review by Ben on December 17, 2024

Pleasingly daft but not being a Letterman buff I was bemused to find out how much of it was based on real stuff.......more

Goodreads review by Jason on July 11, 2024

Pretty funny counter-factual autobiography. Elliott includes fictional accounts of real people like John Gotti, Andy Kaufman, and Dr. Ruth.......more

Goodreads review by John on February 22, 2022

Full disclosure: I've always been a big fan of Chris Elliott, and I loved his previous pseudo-memoir, Daddy's Boy. There was something on just about every page of this book that brought a smile to my face or made me chuckle, and yet it was something of a letdown for me. It had a lot of familiar Elli......more