Sinbad's Guide to Life: Because I Know Everything [Hardcover]

Sinbad (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 21, 1997

My friend Oprah Winfrey, on her TV show, has called me "the funniest man on the planet." That was kind of embarrassing--but if Oprah wants to think I'm funny, who am I to argue?



My mother says I'm brilliant. Well, I am her son, so she might not be objective--but since she knows me better than anyone, it must be true.



Don't ask me. All I can say for sure is that I'm a 6'5" black comedian with red hair and a high butt who has walked a mile in every man's shoes. What I mean is, I've lived large and fallen hard--lost every job I've ever had, messed up everybody I've ever dated, been kicked out of every institution I've ever been in, including marriage--and I've survived. That's how I know everything. Why, you could steal five or six books and not find as much help as I will give you.



Don't act like you don't need my help.



I know your life is jacked up--hanging around the bookstore, all by yourself. It's sad. You're probably one of those lookey-loos too, browsing the book for free, should I buy it, should I not? Hasn't indecision ruled your life long enough? Take a stand and buy it.



But do me a favor: Until I've had the chance to get your life in order, please pay cash. I'd hate to have to call the repo man on you.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The popular comic on his rise to fame.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

My friend Oprah Winfrey, on her TV show, has called me "the funniest man on the planet." That was kind of embarrassing--but if Oprah wants to think I'm funny, who am I to argue?

My mother says I'm brilliant. Well, I am her son, so she might not be objective--but since she knows me better than anyone, it must be true.

Don't ask me. All I can say for sure is that I'm a 6'5" black comedian with red hair and a high butt who has walked a mile in every man's shoes. What I mean is, I've lived large and fallen hard--lost every job I've ever had, messed up everybody I've ever dated, been kicked out of every institution I've ever been in, including marriage--and I've survived. That's how I know everything. Why, you could steal five or six books and not find as much help as I will give you.

Don't act like you don't need my help.

I know your life is jacked up--hanging around the bookstore, all by yourself. It's sad. You're probably one of those lookey-loos too, browsing the book for free, should I buy it, should I not? Hasn't indecision ruled your life long enough? Take a stand and buy it.

But do me a favor: Until I've had the chance to get your life in order, please pay cash. I'd hate to have to call the repo man on you.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; First Edition edition (April 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553103733
• ISBN-13: 978-0553103731
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good clean humorous book..........., September 12, 2000

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Nelson Jimenez "nelsonzz" (stamford, ct USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sinbad's Guide to Life (Because I Know Everything) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been a long time fan of Sinbad's movies and HBO specials. He is funny while being clean which is very hard to do these days. His memories of the 70s were hilarious. Especially when he talked about the clothes of the era and the hairstyles (he had a giant red afro)! You can read a few chapters and chuckle, put it aside and re-read the same sections and still chuckle. Its a very funny read and I would highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It ought to be a law against being this funny, August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sinbad's Guide to Life (Because I Know Everything) (Mass Market Paperback)

I picked up this book for a light quick read and I must have laughed for hours trying to read this book. Actually, I started it in a bookstore and while waiting in line, I began laughing out loud. Finished it sitting on the porch laughing, my neighbors must think I am crazy, I was only reading the crazy man book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it more than five stars I would, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sinbad's Guide to Life (Because I Know Everything) (Mass Market Paperback)

The book and audio were so hilarious. I was at work listening to the tape and people had thought I had lost my mine.I honestly had to turn it off because I couldn't finish my work.It was soooooooo funny.I was kind of depressed before I listened to it and after listening I felt like a brand knew peroson.Ain't nothing like laughter to cheer you up. Thanks Sinbad!!!!!!