The amorous busboy of decatur avenue book by robert. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. He had several comedy albums in the 1970s, was nominated for a best actor in a musical tony award for 1979s theyre playing our song, and has made a variety of tv and movie appearances, including hosting saturday night live twice. There is a small intro from this song at the very beginning of the first side, before track 1a. Now the grandfather of observational comedy is premiering his ninth. Among dozens of starring and gueststarring roles on television, he costarred in the hit nbc. Robert klein vintage television stand up comedy short 1970s. To say that robert klein s career has been varied would be an understatement. Book robert klein for public speaking harry walker agency. Comedy legend robert klein one night only boston comedy. For more than forty years, robert klein has entertained audiences, and he. Jun 11, 2017 in this post, we list 25 mind over matter quotes that will push you towards success and make you unstoppable. Robert klein closed november 28, 2009 new york city. Second city veteran robert klein was one of the most popular comics in the 70s, thanks to his brazen take on the watergate scandal.
Robert klein was born on february 8, 1942 in new york city, new york, usa. Mind over matter is simply the use of willpower to overcome obstacles. Sit on a straightbacked chair or crosslegged on the floor. Second city veteran robert klein was one of the most popular comics in. Robert klein born february 8, 1942 is an american standup comedian, singer, and actor. Robert klein now you can get every record ever recorded. Robert klein special event p governors of levittown. A funny and evocative comingofage memoir by robert klein, the beloved and awardwinning comedian who has entertained audiences for more than four decades. In one study led by maria del rosario charo rueda of the university of granada, spain, young children were given a juvenile version of the ant, and then trained for 5 days on using a joystick to control movement, improving working memory, and resolving.
Book of numbers original motion picture soundtrack recording album 4 versions. He has also starred on broadway in their playing our song, apple tree, and. Robert klein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. This book offers scientific evidence that our thoughts, beliefs and environment play an even greater role in our well being and proposes that by changing these. The amorous busboy of decatur avenue based on his book the. Mind over matter by robert klein album, standup comedy.
Contact the harry walker agency to schedule robert klein as your next keynote speaker. Sep 19, 2018 robert klein returns to the capitol theatre on saturday jan 19th, 2019 after his hilarious debut in 2016. Agreeing with the authors that concentration is the greatest power in the universe, it occurs to him that he can use it to realize his dream of eliminating people. Mind over matter opens with a parody of a oneminute tv ad that flooded the ny tristate area in the early 1970s.
The hbo specials 19752005, a collectors dvd box set to critical acclaim. He recorded more standup specials for hbo, including robert klein at yale 1982, and though his background might have seemed ideal for helming his own talk show, both the robert klein show nbc, 1981. Focus on an aspect of your breathing, such as the sensations of air flowing into your nostrils and out of your mouth, or your belly rising and falling as you inhale and exhale. Mind over matter, a 1974 comedy album by robert klein, or the title track television edit mind over matter the outer limits, an episode of the outer limits. Read mind over matter a passionate and intriguing novel of suspense by nora roberts available from rakuten kobo. Born in the bronx, he was a member of the famed second city theatrical troupe in chicago in the 1960s. Hire robert klein for your event celebrity direct inc. Attention training helps strengthen the mind with straightforward executive network tasks. He was nominated twice for grammy awards for best comedy album of the year for his albums child of the fifties and mind over matter. Robert klein mind over matter lp vinyl vg r100 for sale. Governors of levittown robert klein special event p. Mind over matter ebook by nora roberts rakuten kobo.
Some people will groan at the thought of meditation, and they need not be constrained by this, though meditation is probably one of the most powerful means of mental change. Less grounded in childhoodadolescent experiences than his previous album, mind over matter. The bronx born klein started with the famed second city theatrical troupe, was grammy nominated twice for for his albums. Lets not make love was released in 1990 on rhino records. Sometimes the one thing stopping us from achieving our goals or pushing past struggles is our mind. This is the first cut from comedian robert kleins second album, mind over matter. For more than forty years, robert klein has entertained audiences, and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on broadway, on television, and in film. Pretty much every comedian performing on the scene today has borrowed from the style of robert klein. Robert klein new special first college there is a cliche that probably has some anecdotal evidence on the side that comedians are very depressed people, but thats because no one is ever going to seem as funny in a normal conversation as compared to when theyre up there onstage in the spotlight making a huge audience keel over with laughter. There are also more brilliant tv commercial spoofs, especially the final record offer, a. Unfair and unbalanced aired on june 12th, 2010 and is also available as a dvd. Period specifics may change, but basic human nature doesnt.
In a piece he wrote for the improvisational troupes book, klein recalled sitting in a room full of other hopefuls, including fred willard. For more than forty years robert klein has entertained audiences. Robert klein books list of books by author robert klein. Unfair and unbalanced aired on june 12th, 2010, and is also available on dvd. Two more albums followed, including mind over matter, also nominated for a grammy, and new teeth. Throughout the 1980s, klein appeared regularly in guest roles on prime time tv but the bulk of his work focused on his robert klein ness. Robert klein, who is known for attacking conservatives in his comedy act and being soft on liberals, has also written a book in his honest yet contagiously funny style. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. His next album, mind over matter 1974, included extensive discussion of the watergate. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Hes been nominated twice for grammy awards for best comedy album of the year and his albums child of the fifties and mind over matter.
Child of the fifties 1973 and mind over matter 1974. Klein satirizes jacques cousteau, borscht belt comedians, mysticism, watergate, and more with hilarious, educated sarcasm. Note that track 9b is a straight musical number, sung and cowritten by klein. Robert, a lifelong new yorker, makes his home in westchester and new york city. I wrote my book the amorous busboy of decatur avenue completely like a. Mind over matter young the giant album, or the title song. Twice he was nominated for the grammy award for best comedy album of the year. An evening with robert klein argyle theatre at babylon. Nov 27, 2009 robert klein closed november 28, 2009 new york city buy tickets and see show information.
View bios, testimonials, and inquire about speaking fees. But political commentary aside, if mind over matter is firmly rooted in 1972, its wickedly cleareyed observations of the american condition are still just as accurate today. Some of the topical references may have dated, but klein s savage, knowing wit has not. Robert klein at the capitol theatre on saturday jan 19th. My 1974 album mind over matter was a detailed thing about watergate.
Beechcroft leafs through the book in the cafeteria, continues to read it on the subway ride home, and finishes it over supper in his apartment. Issued with onesided insert that has credits and lyrics to mind over matter. He has had an acclaimed career in comedy, on broadway, on television, and in film. It is a straight romance with paranormal overtones, but the paranormal plays no direct part in the story. Mind over matter is a reissue of an early nora roberts book from 1987 and stands the test of time quite well. He is an actor, known for one fine day 1996, two weeks notice 2002 and the backup plan 2010. This special earned him a second emmy nomination in 2011 for outstanding original music and lyrics. Our mind can be our best friend or our worst enemy. Some of the topical references may have dated, but kleins savage, knowing wit has not. Robert klein speakers bureau and booking agent info. Mind over matter association for psychological science aps. Child of the fifties, mind over matter, new teeth, and lets not make love. And after such a fruitful careerincluding hbos firstever comedy special, in 1975.
For more than forty years, robert klein has entertained audiences on broadway, television, and in film. Robert klein, robert klein, robert klein mind over. The weaver of odds by louise blackwick, turtles all the way down by john green, 100 ways to motivate yourself. We are always uniquely positioned as your advocate throughout the hiring process and we wont let you overpay. Once youve narrowed your concentration, begin to widen your focus. Hi albums, child of the 50s and mind over matter are classics. Because of popular demand, rhino rereleased child of the fifties and mind over matter in 1990. Unfair and unbalanced earned him a second emmy nomination in 2011 for outstanding original music and lyrics.
Robert klein i wrote my book the amorous busboy of decatur avenue completely like a writer does, writing it down, rewriting everything. Robert was nominated twice for grammy awards for best comedy album of the year for his albums child of the fifties and mind over matter. Robert klein, comedian and actor known for his wry wit and unique brand of humor. He had several comedy albums in the 1970s, was nominated for a best actor in a musical tony award for 1979s theyre playing our song, and has made a variety of tv and movie appearances, including hosting saturday night live twice contents. Mind over matter is not a coherent single technique, but an overall ideology made up dozens of possible strategies for bettering the state of your mind. Album of the year for his albums child of the fifties and mind over matter. Titled the amorous busboy of decatur avenue, the book is a memoir that is liberally sprinkled. But in my standup, i improvise initially, never questioning it too closely. Among dozens of starring and gueststarring roles on television, he costarred in the hit nbc series, sisters, and recently has a recurring gueststarring role on law and order. Klein, robert 1942bob klein source for information on klein, robert.
See all books authored by robert klein, including the amorous busboy of decatur avenue. Robert klein mind matter always some i wrote my book the amorous busboy of decatur avenue completely like a writer does, writing it down, rewriting everything. A child of the fifties looks back, and italian art 15001600. Robert klein generally travels from new york, ny, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. He is one of the originators of the observational style of comedy. Unleashing the power of consciousness, matter and miracles is a fascinating book that challenges the prevailing attitude that genes and dna control our biology. Mind over matter is a popular phrase with paranormal, spiritual, and philosophical uses mind over matter may also refer to. Mind over matter band, an australian hip hop duo, active since 2004 mind over matter mark williams album.
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