“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.
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