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Party Like a Rockstar: Even When You're Poor as Dirt

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This book is full of practical advice about life's most important subject -- having a good time. And it's all done on a budget, a must if you're living as an underemployed bon vivant -- and who isn't these days? The author packs a lot of information into this book with wit and style. His flare for observations about the partying lifestyle made me laugh out loud. The book is worth buying even just for the section on how to throw a party and get free booze out of it -- and for the tips on how to get drunk people out of your apartment! A great, quick read full of useful information.

This book gives many ways for people to save money on their rock and roll life-style.

The single best thing to do is to visit as many websites as possible, for bands, clubs, art galleries, etc, depending on your interests. While you're there, look for freebies or other discounts, but sign up for their e-mail list. The vast majority of messages received will be little better than spam, but there could be the occasional gem with a subject line like, "Free admission and free dinner." Forget clothing trends and visit your local thrift shop (the book even tells the best time of the week to visit). There you can buy a few pieces that can be mixed and matched, plus a funky T-shirt or two. Then you can go crazy with accessories.

Have you visited your local public library? Aside from books (not just bestseller fiction) they also have CDs, DVDs of classic movies, and talks and lectures on a wide variety of subjects, all for free. Exercising to get rid of your ghostly, all-night-partying skin color, is a really good idea, but you do not have to spend a lot of money joining a gym. An effective, low-tech workout can be done with regular, household objects, but the first step is getting off your butt.

In the area of making money, if you have something autographed or unique, sell it on eBay. Focus groups are fun and easy (after you are accepted, which is the hard part), and the pay starts at $25 per hour. Become a house/petsitter, or rent your place for movie shoots and commercials. Have you ever thought of renting yourself as a designated driver for party people, or renting your body to science by taking part in medical research studies?

This is a really eye-opening book. The best thing about it is that it is not just for mid-20s slackers. The ideas in this book are for everyone, regardless of age or lifestyle (who does not want to save money, if possible?). It is very much recommended.

I already practice many of the ideas put forward in this book, but still found it very useful. And funny too!

It ain't easy, but this book will teach you how to live large-ish on a temp's salary.

I thought this book would be a hipster spoof on the uptight finance how-to's, but it's actually practical, especially if you're a complete degenerate. I'm buying this as an Xmas gift for all my younger cousins - it's never too young to start 'em learning how to scam free booze.

Why did I even bother to read this? Writing quality is poor. There is not a shred of useful information in this book. Plus, the jokes are not funny. I think the author wrote this while intoxicated -- you know how drunk people find their own jokes to be hilarious, but others just find them annoying? That's how this book is. Complete waste of time and money.

I got this book based on the great reviews for frugal tips. Unfortunately, most of the LEGAL tips are obvious (i.e., use the library, shop thrift stores, go to the matinee, etc.) while the rest of the book espouses thievery.

You'll hear such "great" tips as

* stealing the bagel delivery bag from someone's steps

* finding a "bug" in your food after you've eaten half so it's taken off your bill

* getting a fake student id for discounts

* living in illegal housing such as a warehouse or office building (!)

* cutting the price tag off an item and telling the cashier it didn't have a price in the hopes of getting it cheaper

* telling the bartender that you "spilled" your last drink so you can have another free

* how to rip off cable companies

...and so on.

I'm shocked that so many of the great reviewers here seem to agree with his "tips." Sadly, there seems to be a market to whom this book will appeal.

I think "Party Like a Rock Star" should have been named "Party like an Egocentric Sociopath Who Thinks Laws Don't Exist for Him." Oh wait, I guess that's the same thing.

This book is a quick read but I use it over and over again as a reference guide to saving money on the weekend.

"Party Like a Rockstar" is so real, even the paper is cheap.

This book, like, totally rocks. Not only is it full of great tips on getting free stuff, it's smart and entertaining. A fun read for anyone, and a great gift for people in college.