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Editorial Review:
Outrageous, raw, and painfully funny true stories straight from the life of the actor, comedian, and much-loved cast member of The Howard Stern Show--with a foreword by Howard Stern.
When Artie Lange joined the permanent cast of The Howard Stern Show in 2001, it was possibly the greatest thing ever to happen in the Stern universe, second only to the show's move to the wild, uncensored frontier of satellite radio. Lange provided what Stern had yet to find all in the same place: a wit quick enough to keep pace with his own, a pathetic self-image to dwarf his own, a personal history both heartbreaking and hilarious, and an ingrained sense of self-sabotage that continually keeps things interesting.
A natural storyteller with a bottomless pit of material, Lange grew up in a close-knit, working-class Italian family in Union, New Jersey, a maniacal Yankees fan who pursued the two things his father said he was cut out for--sports and comedy. Tragically, Artie Lange Sr. never saw the truth in that prediction: He became a quadriplegic in an accident when Artie was eighteen and died soon after. But as with every trial in his life, from his drug addiction to his obesity to his fights with his mother, Artie mines the humor, pathos, and humanity in these events and turns them into comedy classics.
True fans of the Stern Show will find Artie gold in these pages: hilarious tales that couldn't have happened to anyone else. There are stories from his days driving a Jersey cab, working as a longshoreman in Port Newark, and navigating the dark circuit of stand-up comedy. There are outrageous episodes from the frenzied heights of his coked-up days at MADtv, surprisingly moving stories from his childhood, and an account of his recent U.S.O. tour that is equally stirring and irreverent. But also in this volume are stories Artie's never told before, including some that he deemed too revealing for radio.
Wild, shocking, and drop-dead hilarious, TOO FAT TO FISH is Artie Lange giving everything he's got to give. And like a true pro, the man never disappoints.
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
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I couldn't put this book down! 
I been a big Stern fan since the 90's! Additionally, I been a big Artie fan since he joined the show. Although he does a lot of 'Wahing!' throughout the book regarding his self-inflicted F' ups, I did find it entertaining and well written. I couldn't decide whether to feel sorry for this guy or just categorize him as an F' up! You be the judge!!
It is definitely worth a read!
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Addiction, Hollywood, Military.
As I heard elsewhere, this is a very ordinary book if you listen to Howard Stern. Most of these stories have been told on air with some juicy tidbits here and there but it is nothing new...
I will add that it is a great insight on addictive minds and how they work. Artie talks openly about his alcohol, gambling, cocaine, prescription pills, and heroin addiction. It also shows great insight on what the though process is behind the addictive thinking and the self-destructive thoughts, and how paranoia... more info
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Old Radnor
Absolutely the best book I've ever read!! I spend 12 days on a cruise ship recently and read this book from cover to cover. I also got the audio book for Christmas and it was even better than the written book. There's something special hearing Artie telling the story.
I would recommend this book to everyone!!
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Audible PAIN! 
I have been a Stern fan for about 20 Years. Listen to him every day during my 1 hour commute to work. I am a fan of Arty too. I figured it would be a great idea to buy Arty's Book on CD's for this trip during the Stern show holiday vacation.
My opininion?.....Firstly, you have to get passed the HORRIBLE Narators for the book. It is so painful to listen to you are resisting yourself to not turn it off. The simple fact of having to continue, similar to not beeing able to look away from a car reck,... more info
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