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Miss America [Mass Market Paperback]

Howard Stern (Author)
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October 16, 1996
"I vow that this Miss America will always tell it like it is, baby." "
-- Howard Stern

What "Private Parts" didn't tell you about the most outrageous person alive, "Miss America" will, again proving why Howard Stern, with his wickedly twisted, vicious, hilarious eye view is the ONLY honest person in radio, the FCC's worst nightmare, and a man not to be messed with.

For the first time, Stern reveals what went on during his bizarre secret meeting with Michael Jackson; the true story of his aborted run for Governor of New York State; his emergence as a major powerbroker on the national political scene, and his courageous 20-year battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

What? "Howard Stern an obsessive compulsive"? Yes boys and girls, the King of All Media was prisoner of his own warped obsessions. Like right-hand domination. Whether he was washing his face, brushing his teeth or tieing his shoelaces, his right hand had to dominate. Like odd numbers. Touching things three times to protect his own empire was paramount to his mental stability. Sometimes he needed to take three extra bites of food so he could get to the right number before finishing. He had to turn off his alarm clock a certain way, even put his records back in their sleeves in a prescribed ritualistic fashion, just to prove to himself that he was better than anyone else and ensure that nothing would come between him and success.

In "Miss America," for the first time, Stern talks "lovingly" about his broadcasting family. Robin Quivers ("Robin's like a Vulcan when it comes to sex. Like Spock, every seven years, she gets this incredible urge to mate."); Fred Norris ("a tremendous pain in the ass");Jackie Martling ("Jackie always feels abused, downtrodden and underappreciated"); Gary Dell'Abate ("Gary is the son I never had. And if my relationship with Gary is any indication of how I would be with my own son, then there truly is a God who spared the world another Stern family father-son relationship"). Also included: why Ralph Cirella is the most-hated cast member and the interns who "never" seem to leave.

Filled with hundreds of photographs, including 40 of naked breasts, a pictorial history of Howard's hair, behind-the-scenes photos from one-of-a-kind television and radio moments, and an inspirational tour of Stern's Fantasy F*** List (in the event of Alison Stern's death, of course) that includes Carol Alt, Patti Davis, Phoebe Cates and the Barbi Twins, "Miss America" is a razor-sharp lampoon of everything America holds dear, from family values and politics to Kathie Lee Gifford.


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Stern's second memoir focuses more on his professional family than on his biological family, and those who listen to his syndicated radio program will LOVE the chance to know more about Stern's crew. If you've been dying to see Stern in drag, here's your chance. But he's still at his best when he's assessing his celebrity guests, trashing the Kennedys and describing his relationship with his computer. For fans of Stern's longsuffering wife Allison, there is a very funny description of her 40th birthday party, and how Stern came through for her and "her yenta friends.". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

In addition to being Miss America 1996, Howard Stern is the author of the phenomenal bestseller Private Parts and is the governor of the State of New York. His radio show is No. 1 in the whole wide world except for the former Yugoslav republics and most of Africa.

He also is co-author of the Oprah Winfrey cookbook and the ghostwriter of The Bridges of Madison County. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay Adaptation for Schindler's List.


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (October 16, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061095508
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061095504
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More introspective than "Private Parts" but STILL FUNNY!, April 5, 2001
This review is from: Miss America (Mass Market Paperback)
I thought "Private Parts" was funnier, but this book is different--it is more introspective but still has many hilarious moments. The hysterical chapter on Stern's meeting with Michael Jackson is definitely worth the price of this book alone. He trashes Jackson thoroughly, asking the question no one dares to ask: "If you love children so much, where are the girls?" I kept reading this chapter over and over again. What I like about Howard Stern is that he is not afraid to tell the truth. He is not awed by celebrities and doesn't hesitate to shred them apart when they deserve it. He is great at exposing celebrity hypocrisy and hype. Another incredibly funny account is Stern's experience with cybersex and meeting his cybermates in person. The language is foul, vulgar and crude in this book, but if you can get beyond that, you'll realize what an incredibly brilliant and funny man Stern is. Even the way he uses typefaces in this book effectively conveys his feelings to the reader and makes what he says twice as funny. If you're offended by graphic language, I wouldn't recommend this book. But if you have a biting, satirical, twisted sense of humor, you'll enjoy this book immensely.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ..., January 7, 2003
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Better than Private Parts. Howard is hysterical in this book. I especially love it when he goofs on the Kennedy family, celebrities (Michael Jackson riff is great), and his own radio crew. No one is safe from his tirades. If you're a fan (and really, who isn't?), get this!
Also recommended, a funny little gem I found on amazon entitled "No One's Even Bleeding".
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Follow Up to Private Parts, July 4, 2000
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The self-proclaimed "King of All Media," Howard Stern again shares very personal information with the reader, ranging from his opinions to his hairstyles over the years. His humor is often raunchy and juvenile--not for the squeamish. A must read for fans of his radio talk show.
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I'm such a sex machine I could take a piece of wood and turn it into something erotic. Read the first page
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phony phone callers, phony phone calls, computer sex, radio family, song parodies
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Howard Stern, New York, Baba Booey, Michael Jackson, Larry King, King of Cable, Long Island, Stuttering John, King of All Messengers, United States, Kathie Lee, Hard Copy, Elephant Boy, Woody Allen, Fred Norris, Jim Carrey, Kenneth Keith, Governor Whitman, New Year's Eve, Robin Quivers, Stan Dworkin, Stuttering Vic, John John, Rush Limbaugh, Boy Gary
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