Too Fat to Fish

I bought this book as a gift for my brother and stole it from him and read it already. You just gotta love Artie.

Tragic story that I found intriguing, and liked the style with which it was written. Artie could easily have made it much funnier and more appealing.

I have always loved Artie, but after reading his book I love him even more. His stories about his dad are so sweet and heartbreaking. The stories about his drug use break your heart as you realize how he has not yet escaped that demon. His love for his mom and sister and the pride he takes in financially providing for his mother make you realize what a sweetheart he is. It also seemed that he was trying to repair damaged relationship and professed his love for former friends and managers with whom he has lost touch. Finally, the reader also gets a better glimpse into his heroin breakdown while filming his movie. Wish he could repair his relationship with Dana. She seemed to really love him.

Great Read!

It's not as funny as it is a disturbing look into the life of an aspiring drug addicted comedian. A very compelling read.

Too Fat to Fish is as funny as you would expect from a baby gorilla, but much more emotional than I was prepared for. Very touching when Artie speaks of his father's death...whaaa! Great choice in Bob Levy to read the 2nd 1/2 of the audiobook for you (or at least he tries to).