I read The Comedy Writer off a recommendation I received from Goodreads. All I can say is I LOVE GOODREADS! The Comedy Writer is a very funny and self deprecating look at one man's attempt to become a writer in Hollywood. Although the book is fiction, I'm guessing a lot of it is based on real stuff (with the names changed to protect the guilty). I read this book within a 24 hour period, it was funny, captivating, compelling and perfectly paced. If you are a fan of more alternative memoirs (A Million Little Pieces, Another Bullshit Night in Suck City) you'll love this book. All in all, a hearty recommendation!