Carl Reiner is probably best known for being the originator and writer for "The Dick Van Dyke Show." He certainly had a hit on his hands, with that one!
He's also famous for being the father of Rob Reiner, aka "Meathead," also director extraordinaire, etc.
This is a collection of anecdotes about his life, around the time that he was in the army. As usual, told with his wit, there are nuggets of fun and wisdom in here for just about anyone.
His short stories are just that. Short. Quite a few of them are proper little vignettes on life, with his wit and noticeably dry humor. Some of these are based on his life and travels, others are stories inspired by thoughts he had when he met people, and wondered what they were doing in life.
Interesting names, interesting situations. This book reads fast, but it doesn't flow from one story to another, so it can seem a little disjointed.
Next up---- Bill Bryson's "The Lost Continent."
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