Almost Interesting
The Memoir
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4.1 • 68 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
David Spade is best known for his harsh “Hollywood” Minute Sketches on SNL, his starring roles in movies like Joe Dirt and Tommy Boy, and his seven-year stint as Dennis Finch on the series Just Shoot Me. Now, with a wit as dry as the weather in his home state of Arizona, the “comic brat extraordinaire” tells his story in Almost Interesting.
First Taking fans back to his childhood as a wannabe cool younger brother and recounting his excruciating road-tour to fame—when he was regularly mistaken for a ten year-old, Spade then dishes about his time crisscrossing the country as a comedian, for low-paying gigs and dragging along his mother’s old suitcase full of props. He also covers his years on SNL during the beloved Rock/Sandler/Farley era of the 1990s, including his close working relationship and friendship with Chris Farley and brags about the ridiculous perks that fame has brought into his life, including the constant fear of being fired, a crazy ex-assistant who attacked him while he was sleeping, a run-in with Eddie Murphy on the mean streets of Beverly Hills, and of course an endless supply of hot chicks.
Sometimes dirty, always funny, and as sharp as a tack, Almost Interesting reminds you why David Spade is one of our generation’s favorite funny guys.
This no-holds-barred showbiz memoir includes the behind-the-curtain stories you’ve been waiting for:
Hollywood Stories: From a legendary run-in with Eddie Murphy on the streets of Beverly Hills to waking up to an attack from a crazy ex-assistant, Spade holds nothing back.The SNL Glory Days: Go behind the curtain of Saturday Night Live’s iconic 90s era with never-before-told stories about Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, and Chris Rock.A Comedian on the Rise: Follow his excruciating journey to fame, from low-paying gigs with a suitcase full of props to his big break in comedy.Humorous and Unfiltered: Spade’s signature dry wit and sharp-as-a-tack commentary on his bizarre life in the spotlight, told with the dirty, funny honesty he’s famous for.
Customer Reviews
So interesting... his life, childhood
Really a great read or listen depending on format... he had quite an upbringing and his struggles into comedy then beyond are incredibly interesting and inspiring... you really have admiration for his work ethic and values
An excellent ride!
This book was fantastic. It was like hanging out with David Spade and listening to him talk right beside you. Kinda like hanging with a funny good buddy. Buy this. Don't think about it. Buy it. 👍😂