The Tao of Bill Murray

Perfect for the Bill Murray fan in all of us, this epic collection of Bill Murray storiesmany reported for the first time heredistills 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 Murrayin particular the beloved actors 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 Harvards JV womens 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 strangers 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 fanwhich is to say, everyone. Praise for The Tao of Bill Murray When confronted by lifes 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 Murrays 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 Murrays unconventional and fun-loving life. . . . Murrays 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 cant fathom how anyone could not like the man. He lives as much as possible by his own rules; this is a guy who doesnt buy round-trip airline tickets because he prefers to make decisions on the fly. That old question of the three people youd most like to have dinner with? Id 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 readoccasionally heartwarming, sometimes head-scratching. . . . Sure to please Murray fans.Library Journal