I Had the Right to Remain Silent...But I Didn't Have the Ability [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Ron White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2006

After years working as a journeyman comic, struggling from one gig to the next, Ron White-now known by fans (and law enforcement officials) as "Tater Salad"-struck gold with the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon.

Here, Ron brings his unique brand of humor to the page, accompanied by hilarious illustrations by acclaimed cartoonist Matthew Schultz. For hardcore "Tater" fans and first-timers, this is Ron White at his very best.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Ron White’s comedy is about as understated as a chainsaw, and twice as sharp."
—STAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)

"White’s inspired comic mind finds a dozen sources of humor where the average comic would find only one or two, while making a fine art of the deadpan style."
—DAILY VARIETY --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Ron White gained massive fame as a charter member of The Blue Collar Comedy Tour. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Visit his website at tatersalad.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525949615
• ASIN: B0013W30KG
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,068,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed so hard I had tater salad coming out of my nose!!, June 13, 2006

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Chris R. Giroux (Lawrence, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Had the Right to Remain Silent...But I Didn't Have the Ability (Hardcover)

Ron's interesting oral story-telling ability translates very well into text. It's probably better to be familiar with his delivery so you can "hear" it on your head rather than read it cold. But either way, this is a great read and I hope Ron has plans for another book soon!! If you have a long flight or bus ride ahead, I highly recommend this one to make it fly by! I just wish he'd come by Massachusetts once in a while!!!!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought this book for my Dad for Father's Day, but read it myself first!, June 18, 2006

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R. Shaff "Velocipede" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Had the Right to Remain Silent...But I Didn't Have the Ability (Hardcover)

If you haven't seen any of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, do yourself a favor and check it out. The typical lineup includes Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Ron White. Now Foxworthy has been around awhile, and Larry has been on the scene for the last couple of years, but I was unfamiliar with Ron White until I saw him on Imus recently. Ron White is pure, raw humor!

My father loves George Carlin, and buys his books whenever George gets around to writing one. Well, Carlin had nothing on White! White is as raunchy and unadulterated as Carlin. Now, mind you, one must like this type of humor, and be able to take the surprise of what might come; consequently, it is not for everyone. However, if you like this genre of comedy, White easily takes a page from Carlin and carries it off superbly.

SILENT is a rendition of White's standup routines, which is very well translated (written), and "laugh out loud" funny.

Those who like the Blue Collar Comedy Tour or George Carlin can't go wrong with White's SILENT. This is just a hilarious guy whose written a like-minded book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Ron, October 8, 2006

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A. Vegan (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Had the Right to Remain Silent...But I Didn't Have the Ability (Hardcover)

Ron White is a funny guy. I've seen him numerous times on the Blue Collar Comedy DVD's and I have his CDs and he always makes me laugh. When I started reading the book I realized that the material was stuff I'd already heard. Thankfully, as I read on I realized that it wasn't all old material. To fully appreciate Ron White, you need to see his live performance with his Texas twang and sipping scotch like it was spring water. The book is a quick read and for any Blue Collar Comedy fan, you'll love it.