****Perfect for the Bill Murray fan in all of us, this epic collection
of "Bill Murray stories"--many reported for the first time
here--distills a set of guiding principles out of his extraordinary
ability to infuse the everyday with surprise, absurdity, and wonder.
No one will ever believe you.
New York Times bestselling author Gavin Edwards, like the rest of us,
has always been fascinated with Bill Murray--in particular the beloved
actor's adventures off-screen, which rival his filmography for sheer
entertainment value. Edwards traveled to the places where Murray has
lived, worked, and partied, in search of the most outrageous and
hilarious Bill Murray stories from the past four decades, many of which
have never before been reported. Bill once paid a child five dollars to
ride his bike into a swimming pool. The star convinced Harvard's JV
women's basketball team to play with him in a private game of hoops.
Many of these surreal encounters ended with Bill whispering, "No one
will ever believe you" into a stranger's ear. But The Tao of Bill
Murray is more than just a collection of wacky anecdotes. A sideways
mix of comedy and philosophy, full of photo bombs, late-night party
crashes, and movie-set antics, this is the perfect book for anyone who
calls themselves a Bill Murray fan--which is to say, everyone.
Praise for The Tao of Bill Murray
"When confronted by life's challenges and opportunities, we should all
be asking ourselves, 'What would Bill Murray do?' This book actually has
the answers."--Jay Duplass, writer, director, actor, fan of Bill
Murray
"[Gavin Edwards] captures Murray's enigmatic, comic genius."**--*The
Washington Post
"Rib-tickling."**--*Newsday
"If you are among the multitudes who have a Bill Murray story (viz: 'I
was in the airport bar, and who sat down next to me but Bill Murray?'),
The Tao of Bill Murray will speak to you."--Elle
"Murray is an endless delight, and his knack for bons mots and non
sequiturs will keep readers laughing before revealing an unexpectedly
poignant vision for happiness. . . . A fun and revealing look behind the
charm and mythos of Bill Murray that will only strengthen his
legend."--Kirkus Reviews
"This book is bursting with anecdotes that underline Murray's
unconventional and fun-loving life. . . . Murray's fans are sure to
savor [it] and walk away with a deeper appreciation of the actor and
his work."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"I just can't fathom how anyone could not like the man. He lives as much
as possible by his own rules; this is a guy who doesn't buy round-trip
airline tickets because he prefers to make decisions on the fly. That
old question of the three people you'd most like to have dinner with?
I'd pick Bill Murray and leave the other two chairs empty just to see
who he pulls over to join us. . . . You will love The Tao of Bill
Murray. Period."--GeekDad
"A hilarious read--occasionally heartwarming, sometimes head-scratching.
. . . Sure to please Murray fans."--Library Journal
