al franken giant of the senate by al franken

Since handily winning his second term, Franken says he feels more comfortable bringing out his funny persona in public. He also writes of his disdain for 'no joke' headlines that often accompany stories about him and his efforts to start the Senate's first secret Santa exchange.

In the book, Franken recounts the effort it took him to tone down his funny side as well as the backlash he faced over some of his previous comedy work during his first campaign. In recent months, Franken has emerged as a leader for the left and buzz about whether he'll throw in a bid for the 2020 presidential election continues to follow him, though he says he has no plans to run. “I found it very helpful to write to really get a clear beat on my approach to the Senate,' he said. While he was 'a little afraid it would end up like 'The Shining,' ' he said writing helped him clarify his thoughts about his time in politics.

Typically one to shy away from talking publicly about his comedic career, Franken is candid about his background in the book, including his time as a writer and performer, in chapters titled ' 'Saturday Night Live' (Not the Drug Part)' and ' 'Saturday Night Live' (The Drug Part).'įranken said he started writing the book while on vacation at a cabin in northern Minnesota. Al Franken admits being a politician isn't as fun as his time working on 'Saturday Night Live,' he still insists his time in Congress is the best gig he's ever had.įranken delves into his campaigns and his time serving as his home state's junior senator in his new book, 'Al Franken, Giant of the Senate,' published May 30 by Twelve Books. Franken is stopping by Milwaukee for a ticketed signing at Boswell Books at 1 p.m.

Al franken giant of the senate by al franken