Tough Sh*t
Life Advice from A Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good
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Penguin Putnam
That Kevin Smith? The guy who did “Clerks” a million years ago? Didn’t they bounce his fat ass off a plane once? What could you possibly learn from the director of “Cop Out”? How about this: he changed filmmaking forever when he was twenty-three, and since
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Baker & Taylor
The director of "Clerks" offers advice culled from his successful career of rule-breaking, sharing observations on what can be learned from the character Ferris Bueller, the highs and lows of overeating, and how to manage judgmental people.
Baker
& Taylor
The producer ofClerks and the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting distills his no-holds-barred advice as culled from his successful career of rule-breaking, sharing observations on such topics as what can be learned from the character Ferris Bueller, the highs and lows of overeating and how to manage judgmental people. By the author of the best-selling My Boring-Ass Life.
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That Kevin Smith? The guy who did “Clerks” a million years ago? Didn’t they bounce his fat ass off a plane once? What could you possibly learn from the director of “Cop Out”? How about this: he changed filmmaking forever when he was twenty-three, and since then, he’s done whatever the hell he wants. He makes movies, writes comics, owns a store, and now he’s built a podcasting empire with his friends and family, including a wife who’s way out of his league. So here’s some tough shit: Kevin Smith has cracked the code. Or, he’s just cracked.
Tough Sh*t is the dirty business that Kevin has been digesting for 41 years and now, he’s ready to put it in your hands. Smear this shit all over yourself, because this is your blueprint (or brownprint) for success. Kev takes you through some big moments in his life to help you live your days in as Gretzky a fashion as you can: going where the puck is gonna be. Read all about how a zero like Smith managed to make ten movies with no discernible talent, and how when he had everything he thought he’d ever want, he decided to blow up his own career. Along the way, Kev shares stories about folks who inspired him (like George Carlin), folks who befuddled him (like Bruce Willis), and folks who let him jerk off onto their legs (like his beloved wife, Jen).
So make this your daily reader. Hell, read it on the toilet if you want. Just make sure you grab the bowl and push, because you’re about to take one Tough Sh*t.
Baker & Taylor
The director of "Clerks" offers advice culled from his successful career of rule-breaking, sharing observations on what can be learned from the character Ferris Bueller, the highs and lows of overeating, and how to manage judgmental people.
Baker
& Taylor
The producer of
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Tough shit
Imprint:
New York - Gotham Books
Pages:
263
ISBN:
9781592406890, 1592406890
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Kevin Smith
Characteristics:
viii, 263 p. :,ill. ;,22 cm.
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Add a NoticeSexual Content: Kevin Smith talks about his intimate affairs with his wife using more detail than is really necessary.
Coarse Language: Yes, there is a LOT of swearing in this book. Too much, really.
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Add a CommentThis was a lot better then his smodcast book. That one i got about 2/3 way through and had to put it down. This book atleast enlightened me a bit behind the scenes of his movies and he is one funny guy. I wish he talked more about George Carlin though, he only appeared in 3 of his movies. Carlin was an icon to many many comedians back in the day, Richard Pryer, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphey (before he want disney.) If you dont believe me download "the 7 words you cant say..."
very forward. Like it. Life can't be sugar coated. great book.
As with a lot of celebrity biographies, ultimately I got bored and didn't finish.
If you enjoy the way Kevin Smith creates his movies and podcasts then you know that this tell all book will not be censored at all. The Introduction is all you need to read to get a tone for the overall book. A great read and really an entertaining look into this man's life. You'll know more about him (and his sex life [and his fathers]) after reading, but you also might learn a little about yourself. Like the title says, it is 'Life Advice', take note.
Kevin Smith writes books pretty much the way he podcasts and creates movies. He doesn't seem to keep any secrets, after reading this book you'll know WAY more than you ever wanted to about his sex life. It is a funny book and I chuckled a fair bit. The whole reason I got this book was just for the chapter where talks about Bruce Willis; it did not disappoint. The chapter where he talks about being ejected from a South Western Airlines plane for being overweight was hilarious. He seems to have few delusions about who he is, but I do feel that Kevin Smith talks too much about his weight. I had never noticed it until he mentioned it (many, many times). Recommended for mature fans of the famous Kevin Smith movies: Clerks, Mall Rats, Dogma, and so on.
Kev sure loves his wife!