Funny Business

"Funny Business" is an engaging biography of Art Buchwald, a celebrated political humorist whose Pulitzer Prize-winning columns resonated for over fifty years. This illuminating account, enriched with unpublished documents and interviews, explores Buchwald’s impact on American satire and his connections with prominent figures like Ethel Kennedy and Frank Sinatra. While celebrating his sharp wit and comedic genius, the book also sheds light on the deeper struggles he faced, including a challenging childhood and long-term depression, highlighting the nuances of his legacy in American humor.