| Author | Willie Nelson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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April 4, 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 248 pages |
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| Preceded by | Willie: An Autobiography |
| Followed by | Farm Aid: A Song for America |
The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes is a memoir written by American country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, published by Random House.
Co-written by Nelson and Larry McMurtry, the book was published by Random House on April 8, 2003. The publication consists in biographical material from Nelson, not ordered chronologically, with a series of anechdotes of his early life and life as a musician. The material is complemented by the addition of lyrics, pictures from Nelson's youth and the inclusion of jokes.
Publishers Weekly delivered a faborable review, commenting on its Non sequitur-style "Fans and readers with ADD will love it".Austin Chronicle opined "There's not much in the author's way with a phrase, but this is still a fun, quick read".Entertainment Weekly rated the book "B-", describing Nelson's writing as sometimes "loose to the point of laziness".