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I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up: How the Audacity of Dopes Is Ruining America [Hardcover]

D.L. Hughley , Michael Malice
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July 31, 2012
“Let us begin by committing ourselves to the truth to see it like it is, and tell it like it is.” —Richard Nixon
 
“I believe America is the solution to the world’s problems.” —Rush Limbaugh
 
“SHUT THE F#CK UP.” —D. L. Hughley

The American dream is in dire need of a wake-up call. A f*cked up society is like an addict: if you are in denial, then things are going to keep getting worse until you hit bottom. According to D. L. Hughley, that's the direction in which America is headed.

In I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up, D.L. explains how we've become a nation of fat sissies playing Chicken Little, but in reverse: The sky is falling, but we're supposed to act like everything's fine. D.L. just points out the sobering facts: there is no standard of living by which we are the best. In terms of life expectancy, we're 36th--tied with Cuba; in terms of literacy, we're 20th--behind Kazakhstan. We sit here laughing at Borat, but the Kazakhs are sitting in their country reading.

Things are bad now and they're only going to get worse. Unless, of course, you sit down, shut the f*ck up, and listen to what D. L. Hughley has to say. I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up is a slap to the political senses, a much needed ass-kicking of the American sense of entitlement.  In these pages, D. L. Hughley calls it like he sees it, offering his hilarious yet insightful thoughts on:

- Our supposedly post-racial society
- The similarities between America the superpower and the drunk idiot at the bar
- Why Bill Clinton is more a product of a black upbringing than Barack Obama
- That apologizing is not the answer to controversy, especially when you meant what you said 
- Why civil rights leaders are largely to blame for black people not being represented on television
- Why getting your ghetto pass revoked should be seen as a good thing, not something to be ashamed of 
- And how hard it is to be married to a black woman

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Editorial Reviews

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I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up is the best book since The Hunger Games. First he was a King of Comedy; now he's the king of comedy authors. You should buy this book or get out the country because D. L. stands for ‘don't lie,’ and he doesn't in his amazing new book.” --Chris Rock, CEO & President of NOTHING! 

“I always knew it wouldn’t take a politician, a preacher, or even a scholar to solve the problems of this country. I knew it would take someone who used comedy, common sense, and a lot of cussing. D.L. has risen from a King of Comedy to a higher calling: D.L. for President 2016?   Both he and this hilarious book on how to get past the B.S. get my vote!” —Tom Joyner

“[Hughley] has starred in shows on ABC (The Hughleys), CNN (D.L. Hughley Breaks the News) and HBO (Unapologetic) in addition to radio (The D.L. Hughley Morning Show), and now he finds a solid footing on yet another plateau as he makes an easy transition to the printed page….In the closing chapter, he concludes, “Comedy might not be able to change minds—but it can certainly expose truths and knock down fallacies.” Ditto for this book, which provides that much-needed wakeup call.” –Publishers Weekly

“Hughley’s a hard-line pragmatist whose brash opinions almost always transcend polarized black/white and liberal/conservative comfort zones. [I Want You to Shut the F#ck Up] is a solid combination of a street-tough attitude and a keen grasp of social and political hot-button issues.” --Kirkus

About the Author

D.L. HUGHLEY is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today. D.L. serves as a weekly contributor to The Tom Joyner Morning Show. D.L. hosted his own late night talk show on CNN, D.L. Hughley Breaks the News. Recently, D.L. starred in his own one-hour special (his fourth for HBO) entitled Unapologetic. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN, The Hughleys, D.L. is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. He is a regular on the late-night talk show circuit, including appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan. He has even guest-hosted on such shows as The View and Live with Regis & Kelly.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Crown Archetype (July 31, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307986233
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307986238
  • Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.1 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

For a man who just has a "GED" (lol) his writing was very detailed and precise in facts. Investor in real property  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
DL is smart, funny and has common sense! Shiborne7  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
I've always been a fan of D.L. Hughley and his keep-it-real comedy and commentaries. CJSMOMMY71  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "HILARIOUS!" August 1, 2012
Format:Hardcover
The popular King of comedy, D.L. Hughley, tells it like it is, a plain and simple very much needed wake-up call! His viewpoints and issues addressed are clear, concise, and thought-provoking. However, the street-tough manner in which he presents his arguments are very funny. It's impossible not to pick up the humor. The social and political issues discussed of course are extremely serious matters for every American citizen and he clearly portrays his message, but with a complete different approach. A hint to the general public on the need to resolve political and social issues for our country is expressed well, and his comedy as usual Stands Out. The author is indeed entertaining. Highly Recommended!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book after hearing an interview with DL Hughley. I hoped for more personal stories. Instead this book is full of hapless observations. Mr. Hughley perpetuates exactly what he proposes to rail against - semi-informed opinions of issues of the day easily cleared up by a google search.

For example - Mr. Hughley complains that the State of NJ does not spend any money on education in Newark. In a simple google search he would have learned that Newark is an Abbott district. 30 years ago the State Supreme Court mandated seizure and funding to failing districts. These 31 districts represent 5% of all the school districts in NJ and receive 70% of all State education funds. Of the 31 districts Newark receives the largest amount of funding, $714 million dollars, K-12 (source - [...]).

Per pupil spending in Newark is one of the top three most expensive in the nation (with District of Columbia and Buffalo, NY. Source - [...]).

This is one egregious example of several in this book. Who on earth edited this book? They should be fired.

Mr. Hughley should take his own advice.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars What Can You Say...Its D.L. Hughley September 10, 2012
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First of all, let me say, I have personally seen D.L. Hughlley perform in person and he is an amazing talent. Not only that, you can definitely tell that he has honed his craft over many years, appealing to a broad audience, much like he states in his book. D.L.'s book is a story about his views on the world including politics which I cannot help but be fascinated by. I share many of D.L.'s views on the world and so I had a pleasurable experience reading about his take on the world and more detail about his life and upbringing. The book does venture off into several tangents along the way, but it is interesting enough to keep you engaged.

I also must say that he, along with many of his colleagues in the comedy business tend to make commentary about race that is really more relevant to class. In fact, many of the issues that he states that affect the African American community relate to poor Latinos, Caucasians, and people of other ethnicities. I wish that comedians that speak truth to power would focus more on the real issue which is poverty. Poverty seems to be the cause of many of the systemic problems facing our nation, not necessarily race, though I would never diminish the fact that racism still exists in this country.

Despite that fact, you will find the book mostly lighthearted, funny, and easy to read. He does have a couple serious moments in the book, and those offer a nice balance to the comedic nature of the book as a whole.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars D L HUGHLEY IS A VERY GOOD COMEDIAN BUT WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS HE...
EXCELLENT READ. YOU WANT TO HEAR THE TRUTH, HERE IT IS. YOU MIGHT LIKE HOW HE EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS BUT MR HUGHLEY SLAMS IT.
Published 1 month ago by Debra Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars funny book
straight forward and a good read. Although I felt he was going over board on the big words, we get it...you're smart to have gotten a GED.
Published 1 month ago by S. Winbush
5.0 out of 5 stars So true...so funny
Everyone one in politics should read this.

I hate to say it but it's going to get worse for the United States.
Published 2 months ago by A. B. Richardson
4.0 out of 5 stars How the Audacity of Dopes Is Ruining America
No stranger to controversy, D.L. Hughley has a knack for pushing people's buttons while keeping his finger on the pulse of pop culture. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Troy Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic D.L.
Not sure what I was expecting, but actually learned a little about the politics and gained a better understanding as to what is going on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Karen Allen
4.0 out of 5 stars Opinions abound
Hughley tells it like he sees and feels it! I enjoyed his honesty and it was a fast read. Current political and cultural takes!
Published 3 months ago by Debra L. Kauffman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Downloaded this to read on a long plane ride and was so glad I did. I love Mr. Hughley's bold honesty and integrity, as it seems it is in short supply lately in people in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by KP
5.0 out of 5 stars All are great, read till I finished books.
Tablet is the best, Douglas was & is very good, have always been a fan of both Douglas's. Bubweiser was imformative & very good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars My New Life Bible
Hughley has a way with words. You already know this if you've seen his stand up or new shows.
D.L. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!
This item was exactly what I wanted and exactly what I expected. It was professional, quick and fast with the service.
Published 4 months ago by Dena Griffin
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