The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts Paperback – May 26, 2009

What can I say about Chris Farley that has not been said before. The good times were good, and the bad times just heart breaking and painful. I was very attracted to this book because it is written by 1 of his brothers, and more than a few of his celebrity friends only agreed to speak about their friendships and experiences with Chris, because the Farley family are behind this book. I found myself laughing hysterically, crying uncontrollably and every emotion in between. Chris was and still is a peoples person, who's quick rise to celebrity coupled with his addictive personality was a recipe for disaster....and it was a disaster at the end sadly enough. Maybe I am so emotional about this book because I am originally from Madison and had the pleasure of meeting Chris at the old Bucks downtown. While I don't ever to claim knowing him, I can proudly say I had the pleasure of meeting him. He made a huge impact on my life in a mere 30 minutes, and that sparkle will forever shine the rest of my life. I don't really think he fully understood the impact he had on people. That smile alone was enough to draw you in and overlook the bad behavior.I devoured this book in less than 48 hours, but that was me up till all hours of the night fully engrossed in it. This book will run your emotions rampant. You will laugh so hard you have to stuff a pillow over your face as to not wake up your significant other while they are sleeping, you will cringe and mentally yell NO Chris, don't do that! Stop! You will slam the book shut in disgust, that Chris himself couldn't see what lay right around the corner for him. You will cry a salty river of tears for this beautiful, misunderstood, buoy of a man thrown overboard and off course in the waters of life. This book will make your heart ache, but you will be a better person for reading it. Maybe you too will take away a bit of Chris's unbridled zest for life. I know I sure did.

Chris Farley was hilarious, a great friend, a devout Catholic, a generous giver and a raging alcholic and hardcore drug user!This biography of his life, written by his brother Tom Farley and Tanner Colby is excellent. I think they paid a great respect to Chris by writing this book. It covers Chris's life from childhood to highschool/college, from his early comedy days in Chicago all the way to SNL and his untimely death in December 1997.The book features short stories from over 100 of Chris's friends, family and fellow comedians. Tim Meadows, David Spade, Chris Rock, Lorne Michaels, John Goodman and Tom Arnold just to name a few.Like most of America, I loved Chris Farley on SNL and his movies. Unfortunatley he couldn't love himself or get over his idea that no one really liked him for him, they just wanted to see "fatty fall down". Not to mention his constant battle with drugs, alcohol and depression throughout his career.This book will make you smile and laugh (hard) at times and then make you sad as Chris slips away up until his death.Before Chris died he had many other projects set up that we never got see like, The Gelfin w/ Vince Vaughn, which was never finished. Chris was the original Shrek, wow, how funny would that have been and he was in line to play the lead character in the movie Cable Guy, Jim Carrey eventually took the part.Great book, amazing life story of a once in a lifetime comedian!

Ordered this book not too long ago as I've always been a huge Chris Farley fan even though I was still a kid when he passed. This book gives you a really good insight to all aspects of Chris' personality and just what kind of person he was in general/what kind of life he wanted to lead. I love how it's written from the perspective of those who were closest to him. There was about a chapter or so that was mainly just about the production drama going on with some of the movies and projects he was working on at a particular time that seemed a bit off topic from the main vibe of the book so that's the only part I didn't really care for but other than that, it's an awesome read for anyone, Farley fan or not. He was a legendary comedian with so much potential and a career in show biz filled with endless opportunities that all could have been fulfilled had he stuck around.

A sweet, funny and tragic telling of a brilliant comic's life. Told through interviews with people who were there - family, friends, SNL colleagues, writers, directors... A massive talent lost too soon, but someone who had a huge impact on those he encountered.

Consisting of quotes from people who knew him, we learn about a talented but troubled man. Farley could have had an easy life, but chose comedy, which paid NOTHING at the start.His origins are interesting-- coming from a wealthy background. Main themes of the book are the search for love and validation of the crowd.I'd get this book, laugh a little, cry a little, and understand that sometimes people have flaws which destroy them, and there's nothing we can do about it.

Love Chris Farley, love this book! It's nice to read stories about the real Chris Farley, not just the funny facade that he put on for the world.

I BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR MY PARTNER AND HE HAS NOT PUT IT DOWN.BRILLIANT BOOK, WOULD DEFINATLY RECOMMEND.GREAT READ, AND VERY INTERESTING.

Great read!