Despicable

Jim Norton (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: BSeen Media
• ASIN: B004GY6EEC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,921 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

New Jersey native Jim Norton is a nationally-touring comedian and best selling author who can be heard weekday mornings on the "Opie & Anthony" radio show. The show, which is listened to by millions of devoted fans each day, airs on Sirius/XM radio network. Jim is currently performing his unique stand-up to sold-out crowds across the country. His diverse audience is hoping to experience what Judi Brown of the Aspen Comedy Festival calls "brutally honest" comedy. Judi also described Jim as "refreshing in a business where a lot of people are phony." Jim's first book, "Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch" was published in July 2007. The New York Times bestseller is a collection of Jim's personal journal entries, raunchy sex stories, embarrassing star sightings, and pathetic childhood memories. Jim's second book, "I Hate Your Guts," also became a New York Times bestseller upon its release in November 2008. On television, Jim hosted HBO's "Down and Dirty with Jim Norton" and Comedy Central's "Comics Anonymous." Premiering in late September 2008, "Down and Dirty" showcased new stand-up comedians. Jim was most recently seen in Monster Rain, his one-hour HBO stand-up show. He also starred in HBO's "Lucky Louie" as well as being a regular panelist on Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" for two seasons. He has performed on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," had a half-hour special on HBO's "One Night Stand," and has been featured on both "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and "Last Call with Carson Daly." Other memorable appearances include Jim's role as a dais member on The Roast of Bob Saget on Comedy Central and the roast of one of Jim's heroes, Gene Simmons, on A&E. Jim is currently a regular correspondent for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a regular on Fox News' "Red Eye." Jim's first inkling of becoming a comedian came at age 12 when he saw Richard Pryor's special "Richard Pryor: Live in Concert." He wound up in rehab at 17, dropped out of high school the next year, then started signing up for open-mic nights at local bars at 21. Often pegged as an "angry comic" because of his raunchy brand of humor, Jim argues the only labels in comedy that truly matter are "funny," "original," and "hack."

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jimmy, March 8, 2011

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jpal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Despicable (Audio CD)

This is Jim Norton at his best, my uncle paul said he has has known this guy since the high school picture and has been telling me to listen to this guy for years. You will enjoy.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Daddy! t4m (26)- New York, March 8, 2011

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The Krugger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Despicable (Audio CD)

You'll never laugh harder at the vitriolic ramblings of a man who's barebacked a tranny in a hallway, I can guarantee it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy Monster Rain Instead, March 8, 2011

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Zilch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Despicable [Explicit] (MP3 Download)

Despicable has a few new bits, but most of it is recycled from his 2007 HBO Special "Monster Rain". I'm a huge Norton fan, but would suggest you buy Jim Norton: Monster Rain instead. You'll get the same jokes, but accompanied by video.