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Tasteful Nudes and Other Misguided Attempts at Personal Growth and Validation
"I run into Dave Hill all the time at the coffee shop in our neighborhood. He's always unshaven and badly hungover, with some 16-year-old groupie from Cleveland in tow―and he's just as funny then as he is in Tasteful Nudes . He is my idol." ― Malcolm Gladwell "Dave Hill speaks, rocks, and now writes with a voice so powerful and funny and compelling that I'm pretty sure he's channeling some weird god from another dimension. Basically, this dude is a comedic Cthulhu, and when you read this book, you will either go COMPLETELY MAD or BECOME A SLAVE TO HIS MAD GENIUS. Pray for the latter." ― John Hodgman
"This book should affirm Dave Hill's rightful place as a major American humor writer. You will laugh. Buy two and brighten a friend's life as well." ― Dick Cavett
From the Book Dear ridiculously attractive person who just so happens to be holding Tasteful Nudes in his or her soft and supple yet commanding hands, Hi. My name is Dave, and this is my very first collection of essays. As you can probably imagine, it pretty much has everything. In fact, if you like stories about stolen meat, animal attacks, young love, death, naked people, clergymen, rock 'n' roll, irritable Canadians, and prison, you have just hit a street called Easy because my book talks about all that stuff and a bunch of other stuff, too. Getting back to that prison thing for a second―I can think of almost no better place to read my book than from within the confines of a correctional facility. For starters, you will definitely have the time. Also, cozying up with a good book in front of your fellow inmates is a great way to show them a softer side that for some reason no one ever wants to hear about in the yard. Fear not, though, non-convicts, my book makes for a solid read outside of prison, too. At the beach, on the subway, while whitewater rafting, during couples counseling, under local anesthesia―I have personally seen to it that my book is totally readable in all these scenarios, as well as in most other scenarios out there today. It will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even think so much that you will forget all your problems while simultaneously creating a few new ones. In limited instances it has been known to cause severe dehydration and the occasional groin pull, but honestly I don't know what that's about. That said, it's probably not a bad idea to keep a glass of water handy and really stretch things out before strapping yourself in for a literary thrill ride you will want to experience again and again until you are either dead or your eyesight fails completely, whichever comes first. In fact, if I end up being wrong about any of this stuff, you can kick me right in the privates. Also, I will send you a nice ham (serves twenty). In short, you really can't lose on this one. Your man, Dave Hill
"This book should affirm Dave Hill's rightful place as a major American humor writer. You will laugh. Buy two and brighten a friend's life as well." ― Dick Cavett
From the Book Dear ridiculously attractive person who just so happens to be holding Tasteful Nudes in his or her soft and supple yet commanding hands, Hi. My name is Dave, and this is my very first collection of essays. As you can probably imagine, it pretty much has everything. In fact, if you like stories about stolen meat, animal attacks, young love, death, naked people, clergymen, rock 'n' roll, irritable Canadians, and prison, you have just hit a street called Easy because my book talks about all that stuff and a bunch of other stuff, too. Getting back to that prison thing for a second―I can think of almost no better place to read my book than from within the confines of a correctional facility. For starters, you will definitely have the time. Also, cozying up with a good book in front of your fellow inmates is a great way to show them a softer side that for some reason no one ever wants to hear about in the yard. Fear not, though, non-convicts, my book makes for a solid read outside of prison, too. At the beach, on the subway, while whitewater rafting, during couples counseling, under local anesthesia―I have personally seen to it that my book is totally readable in all these scenarios, as well as in most other scenarios out there today. It will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even think so much that you will forget all your problems while simultaneously creating a few new ones. In limited instances it has been known to cause severe dehydration and the occasional groin pull, but honestly I don't know what that's about. That said, it's probably not a bad idea to keep a glass of water handy and really stretch things out before strapping yourself in for a literary thrill ride you will want to experience again and again until you are either dead or your eyesight fails completely, whichever comes first. In fact, if I end up being wrong about any of this stuff, you can kick me right in the privates. Also, I will send you a nice ham (serves twenty). In short, you really can't lose on this one. Your man, Dave Hill
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First published May 22, 2012
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Dave Hill
4 books187 followersDAVE HILL is a comedian, writer, musician, and man-about-town originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City in an apartment all by himself because he is a grown man. He has written for The New York Times, Salon, The Huffington Post, NY Daily News, Guitar World and a bunch of other people, too. He is a regular contributor to public radio’s This American Life and starred in his own TV series, The King of Miami, which was canceled, even though Dave really liked it. He has also appeared on Comedy Central, BBC America, MTV, and Adult Swim and is a regular host on HBO and Cinemax. Dave stages his own chat variety show, The Dave Hill Explosion, at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres in New York and Los Angeles, and also in London, wherever it is tolerated. Dave plays in several rock bands and is so good at the guitar that most people can’t even handle it. Dave also smells really nice—ask anyone.
Here are some nice blurbs about Dave's book Tasteful Nudes:
“Dave Hill speaks, rocks, and now writes with a voice so powerful and funny and compelling that I’m pretty sure he's channeling some weird god from another dimension. Basically, this dude is a comedic Cthulhu, and when you read this book, you will either go COMPLETELY MAD or BECOME A SLAVE TO HIS MAD GENIUS. Pray for the latter.” —John Hodgman
"This book should affirm Dave Hill's rightful place as a major American humor writer. You will laugh.
Buy two and brighten a friend's life as well." —Dick Cavett
“I run into Dave Hill all the time at the coffee shop in our neighborhood. He's always unshaven and badly hungover, with some 16-year-old groupie from Cleveland in tow—and he's just as funny then as he is in Tasteful Nudes. He is my idol.” —Malcolm Gladwell
“We have Dave Hill on our radio show as much as we can because he's so winningly funny, and it's thrilling to see how well his sense of humor translates to the page. I've never seen a comedian quite like him: full of unjustified bravado, but also amazingly vulnerable. There's something very bare through all these stories that are so full of jokes and brags. He's a rocker who shreds his way through mindblowing solos while somehow also communicating to you that maybe he thinks the whole thing is just a little much. I don't say that as a metaphor, I've actually seen him do this. I enjoyed the hell out of this book.” —Ira Glass
"First of all, Dave Hill is a pathological liar, a fantasist, egoist, and unlicensed podiatrist. I cannot confirm the veracity of anything in this book, but my feet have never felt better. And as Dave always says, when you have your feet, you have everything." —Janeane Garofalo
“If you want to get inside Dave Hill’s head, then you have to go for it. Throw caution to the wind. Jump into the icy waters. Speed across the Bonneville Salt Flats. Trek the Himalayas. Take a solo flight around the globe. Or just read his new book, Tasteful Nudes, the most dangerous way to get there.” —Sandra Bernhard
"This book, in addition to being a hilariously fun read, is exactly the kind of book that will get Dave Hill totally laid." —Andy Richter
"Not only did Tasteful Nudes take me on an emotional journey through the seedy underbelly of Dave Hill’s life, but it also introduced me to a whole new slew of colorful and imaginative euphemisms for my pud. For this, I shall forever be in Mr. Hill’s debt." —Chris Elliott
Here are some nice blurbs about Dave's book Tasteful Nudes:
“Dave Hill speaks, rocks, and now writes with a voice so powerful and funny and compelling that I’m pretty sure he's channeling some weird god from another dimension. Basically, this dude is a comedic Cthulhu, and when you read this book, you will either go COMPLETELY MAD or BECOME A SLAVE TO HIS MAD GENIUS. Pray for the latter.” —John Hodgman
"This book should affirm Dave Hill's rightful place as a major American humor writer. You will laugh.
Buy two and brighten a friend's life as well." —Dick Cavett
“I run into Dave Hill all the time at the coffee shop in our neighborhood. He's always unshaven and badly hungover, with some 16-year-old groupie from Cleveland in tow—and he's just as funny then as he is in Tasteful Nudes. He is my idol.” —Malcolm Gladwell
“We have Dave Hill on our radio show as much as we can because he's so winningly funny, and it's thrilling to see how well his sense of humor translates to the page. I've never seen a comedian quite like him: full of unjustified bravado, but also amazingly vulnerable. There's something very bare through all these stories that are so full of jokes and brags. He's a rocker who shreds his way through mindblowing solos while somehow also communicating to you that maybe he thinks the whole thing is just a little much. I don't say that as a metaphor, I've actually seen him do this. I enjoyed the hell out of this book.” —Ira Glass
"First of all, Dave Hill is a pathological liar, a fantasist, egoist, and unlicensed podiatrist. I cannot confirm the veracity of anything in this book, but my feet have never felt better. And as Dave always says, when you have your feet, you have everything." —Janeane Garofalo
“If you want to get inside Dave Hill’s head, then you have to go for it. Throw caution to the wind. Jump into the icy waters. Speed across the Bonneville Salt Flats. Trek the Himalayas. Take a solo flight around the globe. Or just read his new book, Tasteful Nudes, the most dangerous way to get there.” —Sandra Bernhard
"This book, in addition to being a hilariously fun read, is exactly the kind of book that will get Dave Hill totally laid." —Andy Richter
"Not only did Tasteful Nudes take me on an emotional journey through the seedy underbelly of Dave Hill’s life, but it also introduced me to a whole new slew of colorful and imaginative euphemisms for my pud. For this, I shall forever be in Mr. Hill’s debt." —Chris Elliott
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April 2, 2012
Really excited about my future bestseller.
May 22, 2012
Dave Hill is the funniest person in the world. If you disagree then let's fight.
July 25, 2012
Hmm... how to describe Dave Hill. When I've seen him on TV, he seems sweet, naive, wide-eyed and quite harmless in his pastel jackets - that is until he lets out a zinger that comes from left field
This book is exactly like that. You get autobiographical essays that start out innocently enough but then take you on a wild ride that ends in a sudden snort or a spray of coffee on your cat or unfortunate friend. People will ask you to explain but it's a little too complicated and I'm afraid something will be lost in the telling - you just have to read the book.
This isn't a stand up routine - no litany of familiar jokes and self-deprecating jabs. It's genuine and fearless in its revelations. It's a series of essays that flow naturally as an autobiography. It's smart and silly; mundane and eccentric; funny and sad; sweet and caustic. In short, it will make you laugh and cry - but mostly laugh.
My favorite chapters? I Loved "I Kind of Remember You in the Chelsea Hotel" - so funny and familiar. As a provincial mid-westerner I can identify with the awe, disappointment, and joy that my first visit to the BIG city inspired. My other favorite is the sweet "Bunny." Dare I say that in this chapter Dave is figuratively nude - tastefully nude.
No worries, Dave - I totally think that this book will get you laid. There are a lot of women who can't resist erudite, goofy, sweet, funny men who love their mom (not in a Norman Bates way, though). I know because a guy with all of those qualities moved in next door & I couldn't believe my luck so I married him.
Full disclosure here (no pun): I did not win this book. In spite of that I am giving it a most favorable review. A pox on those of you who won a copy.
This book is exactly like that. You get autobiographical essays that start out innocently enough but then take you on a wild ride that ends in a sudden snort or a spray of coffee on your cat or unfortunate friend. People will ask you to explain but it's a little too complicated and I'm afraid something will be lost in the telling - you just have to read the book.
This isn't a stand up routine - no litany of familiar jokes and self-deprecating jabs. It's genuine and fearless in its revelations. It's a series of essays that flow naturally as an autobiography. It's smart and silly; mundane and eccentric; funny and sad; sweet and caustic. In short, it will make you laugh and cry - but mostly laugh.
My favorite chapters? I Loved "I Kind of Remember You in the Chelsea Hotel" - so funny and familiar. As a provincial mid-westerner I can identify with the awe, disappointment, and joy that my first visit to the BIG city inspired. My other favorite is the sweet "Bunny." Dare I say that in this chapter Dave is figuratively nude - tastefully nude.
No worries, Dave - I totally think that this book will get you laid. There are a lot of women who can't resist erudite, goofy, sweet, funny men who love their mom (not in a Norman Bates way, though). I know because a guy with all of those qualities moved in next door & I couldn't believe my luck so I married him.
Full disclosure here (no pun): I did not win this book. In spite of that I am giving it a most favorable review. A pox on those of you who won a copy.
July 30, 2012
I loved this book, but my husband hated it. We both lost sleep over it. Mine, because I was compelled to keep reading with my trusty flashlight way after bedtime. My husband's, because my loud laughing repeatedly awoke him. Dave is the rare celebrity author who is actually a skilled writer; many times I wondered how he crafted so many sentences so cleverly and economically (clearly this is a skill I do not personally possess). This book provided sweet relief after Steve Jobs' biography, which felt like homework. Tasteful Nudes felt like recess.
July 7, 2012
I'm steadying my old table with my Sedaris books so I can make room on my prominently displayed book shelf for Dave Hill's trilogy.
June 13, 2012
I first discovered, and subsequently fell in love with, Mr. Dave Hill through Twitter. His tweeting marathon about his friendship with Kim Jong Il was pure comedy gold (check out the gems here: http://mrdavehill.tumblr.com/post/183...). His quirky, self-deprecating humor is right up my alley, and this wonderful collection of surprisingly well-written, and laugh-out-loud funny essays did not disappoint. A warning that the last chapter, dedicated to his mother, is written in a more serious tone - but it's beautiful. I think my tweet to Dave (who I'm basically BFF with now that we've tweeted each other a few times), pretty much sums it up: "I knew this book would make me laugh, but I had no idea it would make me cry." I hope there are more books to come! I'd read the f* out of them, as Dave would say.
May 24, 2012
I am a Dave Hill fan. I have always thought he is very funny. This book, however, exceeded my sky-high expectations. I have read books by other comedians. Too often they start off slow with childhood stories meant to shed light on why they became comedians. Not Dave. I'm barely into the book and he is on a boat with naked people eating from a buffet. Some guy's dripping wiener is too close to the vinaigrette and I am hooked. Word of warning: this book is seriously funny. Be prepared for odd looks due to your inappropriate laughter if you read this in public.
June 5, 2012
Tasteful Nudes is hilarious. I don't say that lightly. I give that to Fear & Loathing or Women... not much else. I have to confess that this author slays me as a comedian. Being funny as a comedian is not a recipe for being funny as a writer. But he is. He's got a cadence, rhythm, and music that will remind you of Twain, and he's so, so fun to read as he plows through the modern day with that prose. Warren Fahy (Author of FRAGMENT)(less)
April 26, 2012
Take the funniest book you've read and multiply it by six. Thats what you've got with Dave Hill, an American original
May 29, 2012
Very funny collection of essays by Dave Hill. Some very silly (his lunch with an online porn star) and some, suprisingly poignant (the last essay about missing his late mother). Good all-around.....
June 24, 2012
this was supposed to be SOOOO funny. eggers, burroughs, etc. Horrible...I tried to read and kept reading and it was like bad slapstick. he tries so hard but not funny at all...just my opinion
July 29, 2012
I don't think this book will be for everyone as I feel like you would either get Dave Hill or you won't, and if you don't you'd probably find this a bit strange. However, that being said, I absolutely loved Tasteful Nudes! Each chapter stands alone, so you can dip into it whenever you get a spare few minutes or if you are in desperate need of a laugh... and if you like Dave Hill then you will laugh a lot reading about his life which although farcical at points, doesn't ever veer into that "right you have clearly made this up for comedic effect" territory that a lot of comedian's stories end up in.The way it's written is exactly how Dave talks in real life and as you read it you can hear his offbeat delivery in your head (one day I was reading Tasteful Nudes in the staff room at work and kept having to suppress my laughter). The book also touches on some serious issues and I really appreciated the honest approach he took to writing about his mother's death, it added to the book's authenticity. I have read some people saying disparaging things about his choice to include such a serious and un-funny event in the book but I felt it enhanced my reading experience.I walked away feeling as though I knew Dave Hill slightly more as a person, which to be honest is what I thought people read autobiographical writing for, to get a glimpse of a famous person's life?
January 15, 2015
Ugh, this book just wasn’t for me. I’ve written before how I have a hard time with nonfiction, specifically essays/memoirs. I guess I just don’t get why I’m supposed to care about these stories, and that was definitely magnified in Tasteful Nudes since I know nothing about the author. In addition, a second strike was that his humor simply doesn’t match with mine. I get what he’s trying to do, and the voice he’s trying to adopt, and I understand (or hope) that he’s not really as arrogant, cocky, macho, misogynistic, etc. as he comes off, but what does it say about him (or his readership) that this is what we’re supposed to find humorous? I swear, my book club notes will contain the (sarcastic) comment, “Oh, goody, another joke about non-consensual sex!” more than once. I will give him props, though. I thought his essay about his depression was refreshingly devoid of his more grating style, and really had some interesting insights into the world of mental illness. He almost achieved the same poignancy in the essay about his mother’s death, but it fell a little short of the one shining beacon of the book. Beyond those two chapters, I was bored and less than impressed. I don’t think I would have finished if it weren’t for book club. I don’t know, I just didn’t get this book.
Rating: 2 stars out of 5.
Rating: 2 stars out of 5.
May 19, 2012
I have to admit that reading a memoir of someone you've never heard of is probably not a great idea, but it sounded like it could be funny, so I put in for the First-Reads giveaway, which I was lucky enough to win.
The book was good enough. I never dreaded opening it, or groaned that "I can't wait to be done with this book," but I was never dying to crack it open, either. The collection of anecdotes about Mr. Hill's life are entertaining, but rarely laugh-inducing. The chapter at the end is touching, but kind of an odd way to end the book, in my opinion.
If you're a fan of Dave Hill and his comedy (or rock and roll prowess), then you may really appreciate his stories and delivery. It's not even that I wouldn't recommend anyone take a flier on it like I did, just don't expect to be floored by what you read.
The book was good enough. I never dreaded opening it, or groaned that "I can't wait to be done with this book," but I was never dying to crack it open, either. The collection of anecdotes about Mr. Hill's life are entertaining, but rarely laugh-inducing. The chapter at the end is touching, but kind of an odd way to end the book, in my opinion.
If you're a fan of Dave Hill and his comedy (or rock and roll prowess), then you may really appreciate his stories and delivery. It's not even that I wouldn't recommend anyone take a flier on it like I did, just don't expect to be floored by what you read.
May 13, 2012
I greatly enjoyed this book, sometimes even laughing out loud. The self-deprecating humor and pleasurable writing style made it quick and fun. I saw some similarities between this book and one of my all time favorites, Working Stiff: The Misadventures of an Accidental Sexpert. While most of the time I was laughing, there was one chapter that left me saying "GET OUT OF MY HEAD, DAVE!" and that was A Funny Feeling. There is also one point I would like to make: I used to live in Chicago, and I certainly never wanted to move to New York. Just an FYI for your footnotes, buddy.
May 21, 2012
So, so, so funny!!! I laughed out loud over and over - with tears in my eyes! Each chapter had it's own unique style and message, yet all with the same sweet, sincere yet crazy humor - where did he come from? I've never read a humor book that made me laugh this much - it is addicting! Tell me when the next book is out! If you like "The Office" or any other goofy, somewhat twisted yet situational stories, you will love this book.
May 25, 2012
Dave has an incredibly funny and unique comedic voice, with his seemingly unwarranted confidence and his undeniable charm that really comes through in his writing. At times laughing out loud and at others silently relating or holding back tears, Dave has written what is hopefully the first of many hilarious and entertaining reads.
March 1, 2014
I heard Dave Hill on This American Life and it was do hilarious that I thought his book was bound to be uproarious. Many of the reviews reinforced this idea. Unfortunately, although there are certainly clever moments, very few are hilarious (I think I chuckled out loud once). This book is much more a memoir than a collection of hilarious essays. I enjoyed it, but was also glad to be finished.
March 18, 2014
Laugh out loud funny - to me, most especially his chapter 'A Funny Feeling'. What I loved about this book, in particular, was (that) the humor wasn't forced. I so wish I could erase this book from my memory just so I could have the pleasure of reading it (fresh) again. Hope for more from Dave Hill.
June 9, 2012
Very funny! I am so glad I won this book and was introduced to Dave Hill. I love his sense of humor. He reminds me of a male version of Chelsea Handler! Looking forward to reading more by this author.
May 6, 2012
A very fun read. I would recommend it to just about anyone.
June 12, 2012
Interview on The Hairpin
June 12, 2012
very amusing
September 11, 2015
This collection of short essays made me feel like I was reading someones personal journal...hilarious, embarrassing and honest. Loved it and looking forward to reading more from Mr Dave Hill.
June 7, 2012
Hilarious!
April 11, 2022
I didn't hate this book, but I think I was expecting to like it better. His writing style is not in the same league with David Sedaris or Chuck Klosterman, per se, but it was entertaining.
The temporarily irritating element was the way he put his thoughts in quotation marks like actual dialogue, instead of in italics... then I realized that most of his dialogue is internal, so I just assumed all of it was.
The type of comments that continued to irritate me were the repeated overly-macho references like "making [insert person or inanimate object here] his b----" (either that, or the inanimate object making him its b-----), and more that one instance of (I'm paraphrasing) "having intercourse with someone's face to show them who's boss." Especially tasteless in the chapter about performing in front of inmates at Sing Sing.
His use of footnotes was effective and entertaining, if sometimes overly explanatory. Example: one footnote was there just to help define "drag king" (it was written in 2012, so I would imagine that should not have been an unknown term).
Strangely, I never heard of this dude until reading this book, and I watched Comedy Central almost exclusively (dare I say "religiously"?) throughout the 1990s. I looked him up on YouTube after I finished, and his stand up was pretty good since his rambling conversational style is more effective when spoken aloud, and (from the small sampling I saw), his musical shredding did nearly melt my face (I think he was looping? I love music looped on the spot). Also, the chapter about Bunny was extremely heartfelt and touching.
The temporarily irritating element was the way he put his thoughts in quotation marks like actual dialogue, instead of in italics... then I realized that most of his dialogue is internal, so I just assumed all of it was.
The type of comments that continued to irritate me were the repeated overly-macho references like "making [insert person or inanimate object here] his b----" (either that, or the inanimate object making him its b-----), and more that one instance of (I'm paraphrasing) "having intercourse with someone's face to show them who's boss." Especially tasteless in the chapter about performing in front of inmates at Sing Sing.
His use of footnotes was effective and entertaining, if sometimes overly explanatory. Example: one footnote was there just to help define "drag king" (it was written in 2012, so I would imagine that should not have been an unknown term).
Strangely, I never heard of this dude until reading this book, and I watched Comedy Central almost exclusively (dare I say "religiously"?) throughout the 1990s. I looked him up on YouTube after I finished, and his stand up was pretty good since his rambling conversational style is more effective when spoken aloud, and (from the small sampling I saw), his musical shredding did nearly melt my face (I think he was looping? I love music looped on the spot). Also, the chapter about Bunny was extremely heartfelt and touching.
January 13, 2021
I quite literally judged this book by its cover. It has a great title AND it's colorful.
You're guaranteed to get a few laughs out of this one as author Dave Hill presents a collection of essays with each touching on some weird, funny, and ridiculous time in his life. You'd be surprised at how interesting the life of someone born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio can be. Mr. Hill talks about his move to NYC, rock n roll, nude boat parties, touring Japan, being Santa Claus, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Given his background as a comedian, radio host, writer/journalist, musician, and actor; you really get a taste of what's in and behind all the entertainment. This is a super light, fun read and you should probably pick it up next time you're aimlessly wandering around a local bookstore.
You're guaranteed to get a few laughs out of this one as author Dave Hill presents a collection of essays with each touching on some weird, funny, and ridiculous time in his life. You'd be surprised at how interesting the life of someone born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio can be. Mr. Hill talks about his move to NYC, rock n roll, nude boat parties, touring Japan, being Santa Claus, and a bunch of other crazy stuff. Given his background as a comedian, radio host, writer/journalist, musician, and actor; you really get a taste of what's in and behind all the entertainment. This is a super light, fun read and you should probably pick it up next time you're aimlessly wandering around a local bookstore.
July 2, 2017
I think many of Hill's stories were relatable like finding our way as we enter adulthood and building self confidence.
One of the most frustrating aspects of the author wasn't so much that he wasn't funny and he was tying too hard. It was his apologetic remarks after making fun of something. Tell your stories and stop worrying about offending someone. It takes away from the humor. Maybe that's why he lacks such confidence.
One of the most frustrating aspects of the author wasn't so much that he wasn't funny and he was tying too hard. It was his apologetic remarks after making fun of something. Tell your stories and stop worrying about offending someone. It takes away from the humor. Maybe that's why he lacks such confidence.
December 29, 2019
Comedy writing is a tricky thing and not everyone can do it well. Dave writes things that he thinks will check the boxes for "funny phrases" but most are pretty forced or unearned.
Couple of amusing anecdotes but nothing too memorable.
Also one of the blurbs on the back cover from Malcolm Gladwell speaks admiringly of always seeing Hill at some coffee shop with a 16 year old groupie in tow? Ugh, cringy at best.
Couple of amusing anecdotes but nothing too memorable.
Also one of the blurbs on the back cover from Malcolm Gladwell speaks admiringly of always seeing Hill at some coffee shop with a 16 year old groupie in tow? Ugh, cringy at best.
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