Comedian Brad Garrett coming to Naperville

Brad Garrett, known for his work on "Everybody Loves Raymond" and numerous other TV shows and movies, will share his new memoir, "When the Balls Drop," during an appearance on May 8 in Naperville.

Garrett is set to appear at 7 p.m. at the Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59. Tickets are required and are available at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., in downtown Naperville or at www.andersonsbookshop.com. Additional information is available by calling Anderson's (630) 355-2665.

The book is described as a candid and funny look at life's second half. In a series of comedic and personal essays, Garrett discusses the gaffes, challenges and ultimately the joys of middle age with advice on how to best approach the dreaded "second half" of life.

Ranging in topics from genetics to genitals, weight to women, and dating to diarrhea, Garrett leaves no stone unturned. With pieces such as "No Scales in Heaven," in which Garrett points out the essential pointlessness of overthinking diet and exercise, the comedian encourages you to forget the overwhelming concerns that accompany middle age and to welcome the laughs - even if you have a 50-50 chance of throwing your back out in doing so.

Garrett began performing comedy in the 1980s and appearing on film and television. He landed the part of Robert Barone on the iconic TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 1996, eventually winning three Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series throughout the show's nine-season run. After the show ended in 2005, Garrett went on to appear on Broadway in Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple," and has opened his own comedy club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he performs several times monthly. Garrett is also an accomplished voice actor, with parts in major feature films such as "Finding Nemo" and "Ratatouille."