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For this comic, US history book no joke

Completes tome of 1.6m words

By Billy Baker

 |  Globe Staff  

  May 29, 2012

He’s one of the legends of Boston comedy, but this is not a joke. Well, it’s kind of a joke, but mostly serious. Mike Donovan, 57-year-old standup comedian, Southie guy, history nut, is ready to publish his book. Yes, “the book,” that thing that the comedy world has watched him obsess over like a madman for three decades – he says it’s ready. And, wait for it… “It’s 1.6 million words,” Donovan said.

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