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Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man By Tim Allen - A Review
Available on Amazon
Available on Amazon
I kind of knew that I probably wasn't going to enjoy this book after reading the first line on the first page, "This book is about many things I want to say about being a man." And I'm not saying that I wouldn't want to read any book starting with that line - but when it's written by a celebrity (in the mid 90s) who's had a successful show based on his thoughts on the gender divide... I should kind of know what I'm in for after hearing that opening statement.
To be honest, I really can't think of why I wanted to buy/read this book in the first place. And I hate it when that happens. Maybe the "New York Times Bestseller" swayed me? Maybe 'cause he's a gorgeous man? I don't know. But I need to be choosier with the next book I read since I haven't really gotten off to a good start this year.
The only things I kind of smiled at were:
- "In the end, women are not much different from golf. With both, the mystery is never revealed. Right when you think you've got it, you suddenly feel like a beginner."
- When he talks about the different temperatures that men and women prefer their tub water to be at: "You could boil fish in a woman's bathwater. And by the time it turns lukewarm, she's out."
But that's it! For the most part, there's a lot of "women love shoes and shopping" kind of talk that doesn't really go anywhere. But again, with that opening line - I should've seen it coming. All in all, it was a pretty disappointing book. Probably best to stick to the reruns of Home Improvement and skip this one altogether.
Martin Short on Howard Stern
This is pretty much the first full Howard Stern interview I've listened to and it's a really good one. Maybe it's because it's of how much I love Martin Short - but also? Howard Stern's questions and general ease as a host are great and so easy to listen to. I feel like he says all of the things that I'd actually want to hear the answers to (ie. the complete opposite of a sit-down late night talk show interview). Has Howard Stern always been this good? I feel like he's said some stupid things in the past and I'd written him off completely for some reason for a long time. Really can't remember why. In any case, they're both great in this interview.
I've heard snippets of his Jim Carrey interview from last year and that one sounded like a good one too, so I'll be listening to that one next.
“Eyebrow tip: If you tweeze them yourself, you should do so after you take a hot shower and it’ll hurt less when you tweeze.”
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Mom Says
“Spilling wine while proposing a toast is a sign of good luck.”
Man Misses Whale Sighting
I’m not saying I’m any better AT ALL, but something needs to change. Imagine missing a whale that close? Man.
“The snow has quietness in it; no songs, no smells, no shouts or traffic. When I speak my own voice shocks me.”
Last Holiday
Did you see this movie? It came out in 2006. And honestly? It's a really good time. I'm purposely not posting the trailer for it here since it has one of those trailers that are way too long and give the entire movie away (why does this happen, it makes ZERO sense). And I don't really want to do a point-by-point review of it since it's not technically a "really good movie." It just made me feel so good in a way that makes me watch it once a year or so. Kind of the way that Julie & Julia makes me feel good. Am I confessing too much to you here? Other than my brother Robbie, absolutely no man on earth will think this movie is a good time (is this sexist or just accurate... no idea). But if you're a woman and we're friends? I feel like you should give this a chance at some point. Just a heads up.