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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wally is King!, November 16, 1999
By A Customer
Wally George is an absolute genius. The only thing better than this book is his toupee. He is the only man I know who wears two or three different hair pieces at the same time. And the colors never match. But I digress. This book is the monument Wally deserves. It is as sharp, intelligent and bitingly funny as he is (or isn't). It also manages to capture the complex human being who is Wally George. Is he really a master performance artists who lowers himself to the level of his audience? Or is he the borderline retard who doesn't know anything about politics or humor? You decide. All I can tell you is that watching Wally's show on Saturday nights is a bit like taking mushrooms: nothing makes sense. (For the really bold, try doing them both at the same time; it will scar you forever). Anyway, this book sucks just like Wally does. But his stupidity and awfulness is so great that he actually becomes funny and entertaining. Hard to believe, but true. Just like his hairpiece(s).
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Father of Combat TV shows his softer side., October 9, 2003
After leaving the funeral of Wally George in Garden Grove, CA, I was given a copy of his autobiography. "How interesting could it be?", I thought. But as I skimmed through the pages, I found myself immersed by the tale, in Wally's own words, of a man who, while combative in front of the camera, was one of soft-heartedness and dedication to family and faith. While he boasts of his accomplishments, he expresses his deepest hurts with narrative clarity. He tells of his combats, and friendships, with past guests on his show "Hot Seat". He holds nothing back about his political views. His solid Christian faith weaves its way through the text. His love for his children is penned with emotion. From the pride in his son Kerry to his joy with daughter Holly, and the hole left in his heart by his broken relationship with oldest daughter, Rebecca De Mornay.I can't believe I would recommend this as a read, but I highly do. And don't be surprised if your eyes become a bit watery here and there.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Rantings of Insanity or Genius: I Don't Know Which, June 20, 2002
If you want to know the true story of Wally George's life, this is not the book for you. If, however, you want to learn how to make up a great story about your life when it comes time to write your own autobiography, buy this book immediately. There is no way this book is factually accurate. It is full of contraditions and impossible senarios, most of which are totally hilarious. Like the time 10-year-old Wally rode in a parade with Nixon during the 1952 presidential election. You do the math on that one. Wally would've been in his early 20s. His stories about his hatred of his mother and how he's been living off lawsuits for the past decade are also great. The book is also full of lots of great photos. I don't think you even need to know who Wally George is to enjoy this book, although he does claim to have "millions of fans all over the world."
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