Since Lewis Grizzard (L.G.) died in 1994 at the age of 47 modern generations do not always relate to his discussions on some topics that may be controversial in his acknowledged form of comedy that are mild in comparison to the subjects and language used today on talk radio and the internet.
It has been alleged that in his 25 published books that he has never used any words of vulgar profanity and leaves the interpretation of his comments to the reader according to their own mindset.
Having written columns in approximately 450 syndicated newspapers editorial approval of two of his fictional novels are often comprised of his personal experiences and those of his colleagues and follow:
1. Praise for “When My Love Returns From the Ladies’ Room, Will I Be Too Old to Care?” (1988- Ballantine Books);
a. “He has an enviable grasp on the pith and marrow of life. He writes about the things people talk about.”- Atlanta Constitution;
b. “Grizzard is a natural-born storyteller with a deft hand for reducing everyday occurrences into uproarious nuggets of prose.”- Orlando Sentinel;
c. “If you have not yet discovered Grizzard, do so now. You’ll be a fan for life.”- Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram;
d. “One waits eagerly for Lewis Grizzard’s next title.”- People
2. Praise for “My Daddy Was a Pistol, and I’m a Son of a Gun” (1986- Villard Books)
a. “A heartfelt and hard-felt look at unconditional love.”- Chicago Tribune;
b. “A bittersweet kind of story that tells of fathers and sons in a very special way. You will not want to miss it.”- San Diego Union;
c. “Lewis Grizzard’s new book… is better than his newspaper columns. He opens his heart.”- Charlotte Observer;
d. “The book succeeds as a joyous account of the eternal hero worship a boy feels for his father.”- Nashville Banner
Whether those laudatory remarks of his writing are still applicable in today’s delicate sensitivity world may also be a controversial subject.
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You can reach Jerry Summers at jsummers@summersfirm.com
Jerry Summers