Hou Bao Lin's Finest Comedic Speech Collection

Author: Wang Wenzi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: People need xiangsheng, and they will never forget xiangsheng. Time flies, and it has been a decade since my father passed away. "Hou BaoLin Xiangsheng," as a precious legacy left by my late father, has long been due to be presented to the. It not only belongs to our Hou family but also is a great gift left by Hou BaoLin for society. The compilation and publication of the "Hou BaoLin Xiangsheng" as a series of performing arts classics may bring joy to readers who love xiangsheng and provide valuable inspiration for the inheritance of xiangsheng art.
Hou BaoLin performed xiangsheng all his life and studied it all his life. My greatest wish was to present the best art to the audience. The audience was my benefactors, my providers, and my teachers. I always felt that even if I performed xiangsheng for decades more, I could never repay the audience that raised, loved, and supported me. Now, it seems I cannot fulfill this wish. I sincerely hope that the xiangsheng I love and consider my life will flourish and that more Hous will bring more joy to the people.
My entire life was dedicated to bringing laughter to the audience. If one day I must part forever, I will leave with a smile. Hou BaoLin's xiangsheng is close to life and has a distinct characteristic of the times. This book collects fifty-seven of Hou BaoLin's xiangsheng performances, all compiled based on his performance recordings.