Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy - a fun, enjoyable memoir.

A memoir centered around tennis and comedy is quite unusual. And welcomed by me as if I'm not reading, I'm playing tennis. And I love comedy. Comedian and Daily Show host Michael Kosta is the youngest of four siblings from Michigan. He had a passion for tennis and achieved success throughout his college years, which gave him the confidence to try playing on the professional circuit, where few players earn a living. Kosta attained a career-high ranking of #864 in the world, which is impressive. After working as an assistant tennis coach for the University of Michigan, Kosta switched careers to stand-up comedy. The challenges of life on the road as a young tennis pro prepared Kosta well for his early days as a comedian. 

Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis and Comedy is a warm and witty account of Kosta's journey from a budding tennis phenom to a successful comedian. Much of the credit goes to Kosta's family. With so many awful tennis parents out there, Kosta's parents got it right. If you are unfamiliar with Michael Kosta, check him out online or listen to his podcast. A performance worth watching is his debut television appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, which aired on April 10, 2010, and can be viewed on YouTube. Spoiler Alert: Kosta killed it.

I recommend this highly entertaining book.

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars.

Memoir.

Publication Date: March 11, 2025.

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