About sixty minutes ago online, I noticed that John Byner has written an autobiography and it's out. It was Kindled within one minute and I really enjoyed as much of it as I've read in the last hour. My rapid response was because Mr. Byner has long been one of my favorite comedians. I'm sure I've said that on this blog and I would have said it more often if we saw more of him.
I've seen him perform live several times, met him a few times and worked with him once on a Garfield & Friends. Very nice man. Great teller of stories. When I booked him, I asked his agent, "How come we don't see this man more often on TV?" The agent sighed and said, "He turns down a lot of stuff. He's not one of those comics who gets panicked if he doesn't get applauded once a week. He's real happy with his life and with his wife and taking it easy." (I've met his wife, Annie Gaybis, and she's quite wonderful.)
In this business, that's all very refreshing to hear. What I've read of the book so far confirms my sense of him as a sane, happy man who simply has the ability to be hilarious when he chooses to be. If you want to enjoy his book along with me, here's a link. I'm thinking that after I finish reading it, I might just spring for the Audiobook. Maybe he reads a chapter or two in Georgie Jessel's voice.