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The Big Book of Bad Decisions
The Big Book of Bad Decisions is a collection of tragicomic vignettes from the hilarious true adventures of Scott Michael Nathan, as he sets out to devour everything Hollywood has to offer — bad dates, worse roommates, A-list celebrities and porn stars, models, moguls, and mushrooms.
“Scott Nathan’s life reads like an east of Doheny Curb Your Enthusiasm. I’m not sure how he’s made so many bad decisions but I’m glad he did so we can be entertained!”
— Zooey Deschanel
“Scott Nathan has been regaling me with his unspeakably filthy, raucous stories for decades now. I always wonder how he gets himself in these predicaments, but the truth is, he’s a natural born misfit-magnet.”
— Dita Von Teese
“I thought there was no way this redhead could get into so much mischief and debauchery but, lo and behold… it’s all true. I often refer to Scott as a more charismatic, slightly more articulate Forrest Gump.”
— Jack Osbourne
“I’ve known Scott Nathan for years and, I have to say, he has an almost preternatural gift for making bad decisions.”
— Dr. Drew Pinsky
“At the CIA we laugh and cringe simultaneously— making Scott Nathan a national asset. Read this book and laugh until you cry. It’s your patriotic duty.”
—Laura Ballman, Former CIA Operations Officer
“Nathan can’t throw for shit, but he’s the only guy I know who can smash 100 MPH fastballs while on mushrooms. Great read!”
— Brad Penny, World Series Champion Pitcher
“After knowing Scott for years and reading his stories, I’ve come to realize he’s a real deal rodeo cowboy trapped in a photographer’s body.”
— Luke Branquinho, PRCA World Steer Wrestling Champion
“Nathan lights like Caravaggio, writes like Hemingway, and screws like Siffredi.”
— Charlotte Sartre, AVN Award Winner
ABOUT SCOTTScott Michael Nathan is a writer and raconteur living in Los Angeles. He is a top-10 podcast regular and favorite on social media.
Scott is also an award winning photographer, director, and video artist. His groundbreaking “Confessional” series opened to sellout crowds and critical acclaim at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in LA in 2019.
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“Scott Nathan’s life reads like an east of Doheny Curb Your Enthusiasm. I’m not sure how he’s made so many bad decisions but I’m glad he did so we can be entertained!”
— Zooey Deschanel
“Scott Nathan has been regaling me with his unspeakably filthy, raucous stories for decades now. I always wonder how he gets himself in these predicaments, but the truth is, he’s a natural born misfit-magnet.”
— Dita Von Teese
“I thought there was no way this redhead could get into so much mischief and debauchery but, lo and behold… it’s all true. I often refer to Scott as a more charismatic, slightly more articulate Forrest Gump.”
— Jack Osbourne
“I’ve known Scott Nathan for years and, I have to say, he has an almost preternatural gift for making bad decisions.”
— Dr. Drew Pinsky
“At the CIA we laugh and cringe simultaneously— making Scott Nathan a national asset. Read this book and laugh until you cry. It’s your patriotic duty.”
—Laura Ballman, Former CIA Operations Officer
“Nathan can’t throw for shit, but he’s the only guy I know who can smash 100 MPH fastballs while on mushrooms. Great read!”
— Brad Penny, World Series Champion Pitcher
“After knowing Scott for years and reading his stories, I’ve come to realize he’s a real deal rodeo cowboy trapped in a photographer’s body.”
— Luke Branquinho, PRCA World Steer Wrestling Champion
“Nathan lights like Caravaggio, writes like Hemingway, and screws like Siffredi.”
— Charlotte Sartre, AVN Award Winner
ABOUT SCOTTScott Michael Nathan is a writer and raconteur living in Los Angeles. He is a top-10 podcast regular and favorite on social media.
Scott is also an award winning photographer, director, and video artist. His groundbreaking “Confessional” series opened to sellout crowds and critical acclaim at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in LA in 2019.
(More at )
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2023
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January 4, 2024
A hilarious and fun read. A great read to laugh until you cry. Thanks Scott for your entertainment 😄
December 28, 2023
Have not laughed this hard outloud while reading since Jerry Seinfeld’s “Is this anything” book! My dad consistently said that “truth is stranger than fiction” - and Scott affirms this -ism. #kudos to Scott for sharing his bruised forehead and stubbed toe for all of us to enjoy.
December 26, 2023
Hilarious and Captivating!
This author is an amazing storyteller who captivates you with a rollercoaster of nonstop events! I highly recommend this book to everyone who needs laughter and adventure. I loved it!
This author is an amazing storyteller who captivates you with a rollercoaster of nonstop events! I highly recommend this book to everyone who needs laughter and adventure. I loved it!
December 3, 2023
This book is a great read!
Scott Nathan is a guy who understands the value of being in the moment. More importantly, he knows how to tell a story. A cavalcade of catastrophes with A-listers, Porn Stars, faded Giants, and supermodels of all flavors, Scott understands the hilarity in the insanity of his chosen path. Fortunately for us, he shares it in this collection of stories, snippets of his life, and it is a treat. Not to be missed! 👍👍
Scott Nathan is a guy who understands the value of being in the moment. More importantly, he knows how to tell a story. A cavalcade of catastrophes with A-listers, Porn Stars, faded Giants, and supermodels of all flavors, Scott understands the hilarity in the insanity of his chosen path. Fortunately for us, he shares it in this collection of stories, snippets of his life, and it is a treat. Not to be missed! 👍👍
November 17, 2023
Laugh out loud good
This author landed on my tiktok feed and Inwas so intrigued by his story telling that I had to buy this book. That very apt Gen Y saying “do it for the plot!” should be the unofficial motto of Scott Nathan’s very colorful life. His hilarious (and often celebrity filled) recollections are simultaneously authentic, witty and scoop worthy and sure to bring laughter to your day. A good reminder that while life’s dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed, Scott Nathan sure had a lot of fun in the process and has gifted us all with these delicious tales. I highly recommend.
This author landed on my tiktok feed and Inwas so intrigued by his story telling that I had to buy this book. That very apt Gen Y saying “do it for the plot!” should be the unofficial motto of Scott Nathan’s very colorful life. His hilarious (and often celebrity filled) recollections are simultaneously authentic, witty and scoop worthy and sure to bring laughter to your day. A good reminder that while life’s dildo of consequences rarely arrives lubed, Scott Nathan sure had a lot of fun in the process and has gifted us all with these delicious tales. I highly recommend.
January 28, 2024
Great book as it breezes along with all kinds of characters. Scott lives a fun life of being open to going on adventures in LA and running into some of the most interesting people while doing so. Some of the tales end quickly but that is all there is to them so it works. Really fun read and can’t wait for another…
January 25, 2024
I was first introduced to Scott Nathan on Tik Tok. He's an amazing photographer and he has ALL THE TEA! He's an incredible storyteller and he always gets himself into insane situations! This is the most entertaining book -- you won't regret reading it!
May 8, 2024
Really amazing stories by a smart, talented guy. Utterly fascinating. I'm hungry for more.
January 8, 2024
It’s the kind of book to read when you really want to feel better about yourself. Scott’s adventures although funny are enough to wonder how he is still actually alive? The situations he can get himself into and out of are downright hilarious. Who would ever think a ginger from Chicago could ever get in so many tricky situations?
August 30, 2025
Very entertaining book. Scott is a natural born storyteller, and boy he has some stories to tell! This book was a quick read and the chapters are short. Each chapter is its own story, so it would make for a good book to pip in & out of if you wanted to.
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