It Could Be Verse

Unexpectedly discovered This Could Be Verse by Victor Buono -- an enjoyable, quick little read. Distinctive library stamp of previous owner inside the cover was a plus!

I loved Victor Buono's "Heavy" album! He was such a talented actor and when I saw him perform some of his poetry on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, I laughed till my sides ached! I received one as a gift at Christmas the year it came out and made the regrettable decision to take it to my Weight Watchers' meeting. The lecturer borrowed it to share with her other classes and left it on the seat of her car (this was in south Florida!) where it warped into a useless mass of vinyl. I was never able to get another copy....does anyone know if it's still available and where I can get a copy? Thanks!

Victor Buono was one of the true unsung geniuses (genii?) of the literary world; a kind of maxi-stealth bomber whose fluid delivery and vocal grace were entirely at odds with the cumbersome body with which glands and fate inflicted him. A fine, sensitive actor, he found his greatest satisfaction in his poetry, which for the most part centered on the aspect of his life for which he was most recognized; the trials and tribulations of being severely overweight. As a companion piece to this book, although it was only released on LP, the album "Heavy" is recommended, where he recites some of his best pieces, and displays the lovely voice that still lives on.Miss you, Victor. You were an example for us all.

I read some of the poems at high school speech events and people loved it. I wished Victor was still around to fill more books with his humor and talent.

The mans acting talent is exceeded by his poetry. One of (if not the best) comedy poetry books ever written. If you hate poetry,you will love this book. I used it as a source at my college speech class.