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In his powerful debut memoir, beloved comedian Murray Hill (Somebody, Somewhere) opens up for the first time about how a painful past led to an unwavering commitment to spread joy—one rimshot at a time.For more than three decades, Murray Hill has been a staple of New York City’s downtown comedy scene. A trailblazing comic in a borrowed tux, the self-proclaimed “hardest working middle-aged man in show business” has turned feminist performance art into a way of life, delighting audiences around the world with his signature blend of campy humor and subversive showmanship. Much like Fred Rococo, his breakout role on HBO’s award-winning Somebody, Somewhere, Murray radiates relentless positivity and an indomitable spirit as entertaining as it is inspiring. But behind the one-liners lies a deeper truth. Growing up in a conservative, Catholic household where abuse ran rampant and silence reigned supreme, Murray took refuge in showbiz memoirs and old-school comedians. He found hope reading abou