Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good

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That Kevin Smith? The guy who did “Clerks” a million years ago? Didn’t they bounce his fat ass off a plane once? What could you possibly learn from the director of “Cop Out”? How about this: he changed filmmaking forever when he was twenty-three, and since then, he’s done whatever the hell he wants. He makes movies, writes comics, owns a store, and now he’s built a podcasting empire with his friends and family, including a wife who’s way out of his league. So here’s some tough shit: Kevin Smith has cracked the code.  Or, he’s just cracked.

Tough Sh*t is the dirty business that Kevin has been digesting for 41 years and now, he’s ready to put it in your hands. Smear this shit all over yourself, because this is your blueprint (or brownprint) for success. Kev takes you through some big moments in his life to help you live your days in as Gretzky a fashion as you can: going where the puck is gonna be. Read all about how a zero like Smith managed to make ten movies with no discernible talent, and how when he had everything he thought he’d ever want, he decided to blow up his own career. Along the way, Kev shares stories about folks who inspired him (like George Carlin), folks who befuddled him (like Bruce Willis), and folks who let him jerk off onto their legs (like his beloved wife, Jen).

So make this your daily reader. Hell, read it on the toilet if you want. Just make sure you grab the bowl and push, because you’re about to take one Tough Sh*t.

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4.4
186 reviews
Tina Novak
January 12, 2015
Read chapter one. I would have read more if it wasn't so valgar. I enjoyed reading about the death of his dad and how he truly summorized the experience. Other than that I didn't need to hear about his "cum" experience. If I was his wife and mother I would be embrassed. Maybe his dad wouldn't be because that's how some guys speak. Women do too. I just decided to close the book. Sorry.
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Matt Judge
March 25, 2013
I really didn't expect much from this book because I thought Kevin Smith would be trying to impress us with some off the wall poetry or other bull crap but I was pleasantly surprised. This was a funny, down to earth look into his life that I enjoyed very much and parts even made me laugh out loud. I started to listen to some of his podcasts because of this book and I am enjoying them very much as well. I am looking forward to a tough s**t part 2!!
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A Google user
March 30, 2012
I've always kind of liked Kevin Smith movies, especially Dogma, and bought this book on a complete whim. It's entertaining, laugh out loud funny and a really inspiring pep-talk, especially if you're an artist of some kind. If you can handle a little naughty language, and actually appreciate his general personality, it's great. And if you don't... well, don't read it. I especially LOVE his reaction to critics! To paraphrase: who the hell are you to judge when you've never created anything yourself? (he says it far better, the audiobook is great, he's the reader!) Applause!
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About the author

A writer, comedian, podcaster, and film director, Kevin Smith has written and directed numerous films, including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Red State; authored Silent Bob Speaks, Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith, and the New York Times bestsellers, My Boring-Ass Life and Batman: Cacophony. He can be heard daily at Smodcast.com, a vast network of podcasts. His body and belongings may be found in Los Angeles, but it’s a well-known fact that Smith actually lives on Twitter.

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