“Growing up, John Candy was my comedy hero. Reading this book was like reconnecting with an old friend. I laughed, I cried, I didn't want it to end.” —Judd Apatow

“An amazing talent like John Candy deserves an amazing biography, and Paul Myers has done just that.” —Paul Feig, writer, producer, and director

“An insight into the man, John Candy was a revelation to be enjoyed." —Laraine Newman, original cast member of Saturday Night Live

“This book is a thoughtful, thorough and entertaining portrait of one of the funniest people ever. Myers captures the humanity of one of the greats!” —Marc Maron, comedian, host of WTF with Marc Maron

“This isn’t the first biography on the late actor John Candy, but it is hands down the best … This is a respectful, compassionate biography that makes the reader feel as though they've come to truly know the man.”— Booklist

“Fans of John Candy will delight in Myers’ comprehensive biography.” — Kirkus Reviews

“What made John Candy great? [John Candy: A Life in Comedy] is a welcome reminder.” – The Washington Post

"This will be catnip for [John Candy's] fans." — Publisher's Weekly 

"Paul Myers writes with awe, empathy, and precision about his subjects, and he was the right choice to conjure a loving and deeply respectful biography on a surprisingly little-documented legend of comedy." —Vulture

"Shows how Candy — while not without his demons — was beloved by audiences for his fundamental and authentic likability, and why he is still mourned today for the potential he never got to completely fulfill.” — LA Times

“Makes clear Candy’s ample gifts and barely tapped potential.” – The Wall Street Journal

“A richly detailed biography that leaves us room to conjure up the actor on our own terms.” – Zoomer Magazine

"Well-researched [and] fun to read.” — Library Journal 

“A genuine story … If you’re looking to offset the bitterness of our times with the taste of life’s sweetness, try a dose of Candy.” — The Literary Review of Canada

“A warm, thoughtful, sensitive portrait." – Winnipeg Free Press

“An illuminating portrait” — The National Post

"Myers's touching portrait of a beloved film star is filled with as much joy as any of Candy's scene-stealing roles.” — Shelf Awareness

“Paul Myers has crafted a book about John Candy that is as big and heartwarming as the great man himself. Candy was the kind of star that made people feel like they knew him. After reading this book, I feel like I really did.” —Mark Critch

“You’ll savor this, then you’ll rewatch everything Candy ever did, and you’ll love him that much more." —Dave Holmes, editor-at-large, Esquire

“Reveals the deeper story behind the man who made millions laugh.” —Kliph Nesteroff, comedy historian, author of The Comedians

“An affectionate, uncritical look at the beloved comic’s career.” — Washington Independent Review of Books

“A fascinating read.” – The Calgary Herald