A hilarious guide to life from a man who has "lived large and fallen hard--lost every job I ever had, messed up everybody I've ever dated, been kicked out of every institution I've ever been in"--and still survived; offering observations on courage ("Lots of guys brag they'd fight off anything to save their woman. Yeah, right--there is no sense in both us dying"), discipline ("If you've got to get whupped, your father is the man. Mothers don't stop until you're bleeding to death"), money ("Before computers, checks were great...local ones took fourteen days to clear"), men and women ("If there were no women in the world, men would be naked, driving trucks, living in dirt"), underwear ("Women, do not buy your men bikini underpants"), love ("If you can get a car with no money down, you can get a boyfriend or girlfriend"), marriage ("There is no compromise, you either go to the basketball game or you go to a movie you hate"), divorce ("there are no Betty Ford clinics for strung-out lovers. You have to go cold turkey"), dieting ("I would be hanging out at McDonald's, tapping on the window: 'Don't throw out those fries!'"), parenting ("When they caught Jeffrey Dahmer, his mom was protective: 'He always had a healthy appetite...'"), technology, and much more.
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The popular comic on his rise to fame.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Good clean humorous book...........,
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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:
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It ought to be a law against being this funny,
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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:
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If I could give it more than five stars I would,
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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!!!!!!
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