You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom

This book is both informative and funny.

Informative if you are a fan of Everygody Loves Raymond, or sitcoms in general, or are a writer, or are just curious. He tells of the conflicts creators can get into with those who are jealous or who want his job or his creations. He tells of the problems others create, the roadblocks. And of the uncertainties of dealing with committees and people imbued with other purposes not compatible with yours. But he also tells of the joys of creating and running a hit show and of working with great actors, and the joys of working in The Room with a team of extremely talented writers who are creators in their own right.

The book is Funny regardless of what your interests are. Laugh out loud funny. Many times while reading, I would burst out laughing with no one else around. Just because Rosenthal is a master at setting you up and then slipping in a punchline.

I've always loved "Everybody Loves Raymond," and I am glad to have Phil Rosenthal's book. It is classic! Thank you.

I certainly enjoyed reading this book, and it did make me laugh more often than other funny books, but as an aspiring comedy writer I was hoping for more insight into the business. I suppose I shouldn't fault the book for confirming things I felt I already knew, but I can't say I got much new information out of it. Still, it was a quick, funny read. So if that's what you're looking for, I highly recommend.