Sinbad's Guide to Life: Because I Know Everything

by Sinbad

My friend Oprah Winfrey, on her TV show, has called me "the funniest man on the planet." That was kind of embarrassing--but if Oprah wants to think I'm funny, who am I to argue?



My mother says I'm brilliant. Well, I am her son, so she might not be objective--but since she knows me better than anyone, it must be true.



Don't ask me. All I can say for sure is that I'm a 6'5" black comedian with red hair and a high butt who has walked a mile in every man's shoes. What I mean is, I've lived large and fallen hard--lost every job I've ever had, messed up everybody I've ever dated, been kicked out of every institution I've ever been in, including marriage--and I've survived. That's how I know everything. Why, you could steal five or six books and not find as much help as I will give you.



Don't act like you don't need my help.



I know your life is jacked up--hanging around the bookstore, all by yourself. It's sad. You're probably one of those lookey-loos too, browsing the book for free, should I buy it, should I not? Hasn't indecision ruled your life long enough? Take a stand and buy it.



But do me a Until I've had the chance to get your life in order, please pay cash. I'd hate to have to call the repo man on you.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Humor

192 pages, Hardcover

First published April 8, 1997

Reviews

[Kiera · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a cross between a memoir and his stand-up act; you find yourself actually hearing his voice reading the book to you, and you can imagine him standing there, actually telling the story. It will have you thinking back to similar situations in your life, and have you laughing out loud. I was reading this at the doctor's office, and kept laughing, until I had to put it away, before people thought I was crazy. If you're a fan of Sinbad or his stand-up, you will definitely enjoy the trip back in time, and his "advice" if you will. I'd recommend this book to anyone; it's older kid friendly, as there are no "adult" situations or curse words in the book.

[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Mischelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking through some old boxes and I found the audio for this book. I heard this a decade ago. It was funny. So funny and so true!! I will listen to it again soon. Whatever happen to Sinbad? I havn't heard about in a long time.

[Nes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is unfortunate in my unaware, out of Print. This book really would have you laughing while reading paragraph to paragraph. ONe of the most funniest was about dropping a drunk person off at Mcdonalds. LOL

[Theresa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this while home sick it was halerious

[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure comedy!

[Lisa Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it I could not stop laughing

[Gordon Kwok · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny man, highly recommended!

[Fat Tony]

DNF. I loved Sinbad as a kid and remember buying this when it came out. I repurchased it, but my mind kept wandering and I wasn’t vibing with it.