Exit Laughing

''Exit Laughing'' is the 1941 autobiography of the prolific American author, columnist, and humorist Irvin S. Cobb. Published near the end of his life, the book serves as a rich, anecdotal memoir detailing his journey from a small-town Kentucky boy to one of the highest-paid journalists and beloved public personalities in the United States.

Cobb shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time as a top reporter for Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World, including covering famous historical events like the Harry K. Thaw murder trial. He also provides vivid accounts of his experiences reporting from the front lines during World War I. The pages are filled with witty observations and warm recollections of major 20th-century cultural figures like Will Rogers and John McCutcheon.

Beyond just history, the book captures Cobb's mature, lighthearted, and sometimes sharp thoughts on everything from human behavior to modern society and personal faith.