Author | Willie Nelson |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Subject | Autobiography |
Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | April 4, 2003 |
Media type | Print ( Hardcover, Paperback) |
Pages | 248 pages |
ISBN | 978-0375758607 |
Preceded by | Willie: An Autobiography |
Followed by | Farm Aid: A Song for America |
The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes is a memoir written by American country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, published by Random House.
Co-written by Nelson and Larry McMurtry, the book was published by Random House on April 8, 2003. [1] The publication consists in biographical material from Nelson, not ordered chronologically, with a series of anecdotes of his early life and life as a musician. The material is complemented by the addition of lyrics, pictures from Nelson's youth and the inclusion of jokes. [2]
Publishers Weekly delivered a favorable review, commenting on its Non sequitur-style "Fans and readers with ADD will love it". [3] Austin Chronicle opined "There's not much in the author's way with a phrase, but this is still a fun, quick read". [2] Entertainment Weekly rated the book "B−", describing Nelson's writing as sometimes "loose to the point of laziness". [4]