I used to read his books like crazy when I was a kid but I haven't looked at one in probably more than 20 years.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 7:58pmReflective of Dave Barry, I suppose. He made me laugh once—at least I think it was him—when he was interviewed and described being a columnist as akin to being married to a nymphomaniac. At first you think, wow, this is fun, everything I ever dreamed of. Then it becomes a lot of work and then it turns into outright dread and avoidance.
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The boss bought me one for unknown reasons when we started dating. I dutifully read it, shelved it, and it was quietly disposed of at a future date.Kory wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 8:17pmI used to read his books like crazy when I was a kid but I haven't looked at one in probably more than 20 years.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 7:58pmReflective of Dave Barry, I suppose. He made me laugh once—at least I think it was him—when he was interviewed and described being a columnist as akin to being married to a nymphomaniac. At first you think, wow, this is fun, everything I ever dreamed of. Then it becomes a lot of work and then it turns into outright dread and avoidance.
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Dave Berry is gateway humor for little kids, I think.
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I had his book about the worst songs ever written. It was pretty funny, but a very slight "tome". I do remember reading his column when I was younger - it was in the local paper every Sunday and thinking it was funny.
I actually thought Harry Anderson was already dead (not sure why). He was good on Night Court...and also was in the original TV movie version of "It"!
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I had that songs one too, I think it's the only one I would consider re-reading at this point, mostly because it's really hard on Neil Diamond, which I support.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 6:42amI had his book about the worst songs ever written. It was pretty funny, but a very slight "tome". I do remember reading his column when I was younger - it was in the local paper every Sunday and thinking it was funny.
I actually thought Harry Anderson was already dead (not sure why). He was good on Night Court...and also was in the original TV movie version of "It"!
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I recall he got quite a bit of hate mail regarding his comments about Neil Diamond! There is one passage where he criticizes the lyrics to "I Am, I Said" and it is absolutely hilarious!Kory wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 12:28pmI had that songs one too, I think it's the only one I would consider re-reading at this point, mostly because it's really hard on Neil Diamond, which I support.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 6:42amI had his book about the worst songs ever written. It was pretty funny, but a very slight "tome". I do remember reading his column when I was younger - it was in the local paper every Sunday and thinking it was funny.
I actually thought Harry Anderson was already dead (not sure why). He was good on Night Court...and also was in the original TV movie version of "It"!
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Is that the one where Neil is upset that nobody talked to him, "not even the chair?" I remember Dave's response to that being pretty funny.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 2:20pmI recall he got quite a bit of hate mail regarding his comments about Neil Diamond! There is one passage where he criticizes the lyrics to "I Am, I Said" and it is absolutely hilarious!Kory wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 12:28pmI had that songs one too, I think it's the only one I would consider re-reading at this point, mostly because it's really hard on Neil Diamond, which I support.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 6:42amI had his book about the worst songs ever written. It was pretty funny, but a very slight "tome". I do remember reading his column when I was younger - it was in the local paper every Sunday and thinking it was funny.
I actually thought Harry Anderson was already dead (not sure why). He was good on Night Court...and also was in the original TV movie version of "It"!
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Yup!Kory wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 2:22pmIs that the one where Neil is upset that nobody talked to him, "not even the chair?" I remember Dave's response to that being pretty funny.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 2:20pmI recall he got quite a bit of hate mail regarding his comments about Neil Diamond! There is one passage where he criticizes the lyrics to "I Am, I Said" and it is absolutely hilarious!Kory wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 12:28pmI had that songs one too, I think it's the only one I would consider re-reading at this point, mostly because it's really hard on Neil Diamond, which I support.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 6:42amI had his book about the worst songs ever written. It was pretty funny, but a very slight "tome". I do remember reading his column when I was younger - it was in the local paper every Sunday and thinking it was funny.
I actually thought Harry Anderson was already dead (not sure why). He was good on Night Court...and also was in the original TV movie version of "It"!
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For any of my fellow NPR listeners...just saw the iconic Carl Kasell of "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" fame passed away today.
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Awww, dammit! Now I will never get his voice on my answering machine. (That's supposed to be the crying emoji, but for some reason it looks like the angry emoji).WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:00pmFor any of my fellow NPR listeners...just saw the iconic Carl Kasell of "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" fame passed away today.
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Grief inspires multiple emotions in us.JennyB wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:03pmAwww, dammit! Now I will never get his voice on my answering machine. (That's supposed to be the crying emoji, but for some reason it looks like the angry emoji).WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:00pmFor any of my fellow NPR listeners...just saw the iconic Carl Kasell of "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" fame passed away today.
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Indeed.Kory wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:07pmGrief inspires multiple emotions in us.JennyB wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:03pmAwww, dammit! Now I will never get his voice on my answering machine. (That's supposed to be the crying emoji, but for some reason it looks like the angry emoji).WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Apr 2018, 4:00pmFor any of my fellow NPR listeners...just saw the iconic Carl Kasell of "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" fame passed away today.
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