The Insanity Defense: The Complete Prose

The Insanity Defense: The Complete Prose

Comprising the classic bestsellers Getting Even, Without Feathers, and Side Effects, this definitive collection of comic writings is from a man who needs no Introduction. Reallyâ€“this book has no Introduction.

The Insanity Defense reveals many sides of Woody Allen as he holds forth on the most human of urges (â€œWhy does man kill? He kills for food. And not only for food: frequently there must be a beverageâ€); reflects on death (â€œI donâ€™t believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwearâ€); and notes the effect on history wrought by trick chewing gum, the dribble glass, and other novelties. There is also an inspiring story of the futile race to beat Dr. Heimlich to the punch: â€œThe food went down the wrong pipe, and choking occurred. Grasping the mouse firmly by the tail, I snapped it like a small whip, and the morsel of cheese came loose. If we can transfer the procedure to humans, we may have something. Too early to tell.â€

All Woody Allen fans will cherish this uproarious treasuryâ€“and those who donâ€™t enjoy The Insanity Defense are just plain crazy.

â€œIf you donâ€™t care if you break into helpless whoops of laughter on buses, trains, or wherever you happen to be reading it.â€
â€“Chicago Tribune, on Without Feathers

â€œBrilliant flights of fancy whose comic detail and inspired silliness are at once dramatic and controlled.â€
â€“The New York Times, on Side Effects

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0812978110_used
Color	Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate	2007-06-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812978117

The Insanity Defense: The Complete Prose

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