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Professional Idiot: A Memoir [Hardcover]

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover , David Peisner
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

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June 7, 2011
"It's mind-blowing to me how utterly far gone Steve-O was, and how he looks back on it in this book with such intelligence, humor, and searing honesty. What a truly unbelievable life."
--Johnny Knoxville

From his early days videotaping crazy skateboard stunts to starring in the Jackass movies, there was little that Stephen "Steve-O" Glover wouldn't do. Whether it was stapling his nutsack to his leg or diving into a pool full of elephant crap, almost nothing was out of bounds. As the stunts got crazier, his life kept pace. He developed a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol, and an obsession with his own celebrity that proved nearly as dangerous. Only an intervention and a visit to a psychiatric ward saved his life. Today he has been clean and sober for more than three years.

Professional Idiot recounts the lunacy, the debauchery, the stunts, the drug addiction, and the path to recovery with bravado, humor, and heart.

"A great book to read before you get on the roller coaster to hell, if you plan on surviving to tell about it like Steve-O did."
--Nikki Sixx, author of The Heroin Diaries

"This is the perfect book for people who hate reading."
--Tommy Lee, author of Tommyland

The feedback I've gotten on Facebook and Twitter from those of you who've read this book has been fascinating, heartwarming, and hilarious. I'm happy to keep answering your questions on there, and I encourage more of you to join in the discussion. Hope to hear from you soon, and thank you all so much.

Love,
Steve-O

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About the Author

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover has made a career of doing crazy, dangerous, unhealthy, ill-advised stunts for the amusement, delight and occasional disgust of audiences around the world. Besides being one of the breakout stars of Jackass' three-season run on MTV, Steve-O starred alongside fellow Jackass alum Chris Pontius in the extreme travel show, Wildboyz, which ran on MTV for four seasons and his own Dr. Steve-O series on the USA Network. In 2009, the newly sober Steve-O lasted six weeks on the ABC reality series, Dancing With the Stars, despite the fact that he couldn't dance to save his life. He figured prominently in the first two Jackass feature films, both of which debuted at #1 at the box office, and will be a main player again in the third installment, Jackass 3D, which hits theatres in October 2010. He's also been a frequent guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Howard Stern Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Loveline. Playing Dumb is his first book.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion (June 7, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401324339
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401324339
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1 x 9.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #280,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
Good book...definitely worth the read. jesse's girl  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
If you happen to get this book, I know you will like it. Kayla R. Eastman  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and inspiring June 15, 2011
By Tina
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I am a female that is not that big on the Jackass thing. But am a loyal fan to Howard Stern and hearing his interview had to buy this book. I figured it would be a good comedy at least. I read it in two days and could not put it down. There was humor yes. But the book itself draws you into his life, mind heart and soul as most really good books do and touches your heart. I loved this book and recommend even if you do not know who he is or why he is famous read it anyway. It shined a bright light to addiction ( to drugs, fame and life)and the reasons and situations that come from it in an honest and heartfelt narrative. Good Job Steve O
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic June 8, 2011
Format:Hardcover
I have to say, I am only halfway through this book but I can not put it down. Half the time I'm thinking how is this kid still alive? much less walking! I will recommend it to all!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and at times hilarious! June 14, 2011
By Edvis
Format:Hardcover
We all know Steve-O as the self-abusive, stunt-performing drug addict from Jackass, and that's about all. However, through his book, we learn all about how he set out to set the world on fire and stuck to his plan. Lucky for him, it all worked out!

Written in his self-effacing and brutally honest voice Steve tells it how it all began, the wild tales during his journey and how his drive to succeed almost killed him. For those of us that have followed the ups and downs of his career the book serves as the perfect roadmap of Steve's climb to fame, crash, and redemption.

No punches are pulled and the brutal honesty had this reader loathing, hating, and loving Steve. The risks (both physically and financially) that Steve-O took to accomplish his goals are not seen by most people, who take the safer route to stability and comfort!

A must read for any American who was ever afraid to live life to the fullest!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Pure Steve-o. If you love the Jackass humor this is for you. Amazing stories and funny as he'll, quick ass read too.
Published 6 days ago by luke gauvin
5.0 out of 5 stars steve-o professional idiot
I completely enjoyed this book. He opened up his life and all the struggles he went thru. It was very inspiring.
Published 9 days ago by heidilynn88
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I'd recommend this book to anyone who has experienced addiction or have been around an addict. This hit close to home and was truly inspiring.
Published 21 days ago by Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener
As a long time fan of Jackass, back when they were ironing hamburger decals onto Bam's dad's clothes and Steve-O was crapping over the fence while on stilts, I was looking forward... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars the first FIVE STAR rating I've ever given!
Steve-O is one introspective wildboy. He's far from perfect and readily owns up to that. Easily the most honest and interesting memoir I've ever read. So worth the money! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Laney
3.0 out of 5 stars Fine
It is okay, but his obsession with celebrity, which is interesting initially, becomes really annoying after a while. Definitely readable though.
Published 1 month ago by Slug Farmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable story
Steve-O seems like a doofy clown to a lot of folks, but he reflects on his life in this book in a pretty insightful way. He's actually very astute and very self-aware. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deborah Micev
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
This book was amazing! So hard to put down. Definitely recommend reading it! Steve-O has had so many crazy things happen to him and it's really interesting to read about it!
Published 1 month ago by Unhappy customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Could not put it down! Brings you into the mind of Steve and leads you down the path of how he created the complete character of Steve-o. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Steve is the MAN! He's not afraid to be brutally honest, and this book is filled with honest comedic drama. It's truly well written. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Josh L. Gabbard
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True Steve-O Writing?
Steve-O here. I worked with a writer who developed the initial drafts of each chapter based on roughly 75 hours of recorded interviews. I revised and returned each chapter 3, 4, or 5 times each and, by the time we got done, it was indeed my voice.
Jun 11, 2011 by S. Glover |  See all 3 posts
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