| Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch | 
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Author: Jim Norton Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Studio: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Label: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: Reprint Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 288 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 1416961054 Dewey Decimal Number: 808 EAN: 9781416961055 ASIN: 1416961054
Publication Date: June 10, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Jim Norton is a pervertin the truest sense of the word. The physical equivalent of a tall slug, he pays top dollar for massages with happy endings and is fascinated by shitty sitcoms and fat girls. He is also, at times, racially offensive and morally repugnant. He spares no one in his comedy -- least of all himself. Now, in this outrageous, blisteringly funny collection of essays, Norton tackles the topics that are near and dear to his heart: from public events like the legendary Voyeur Bus incident on the Opie and Anthony Show, which culminated in all involved being taken to jail, or seeking a hug from his childhood idol Gene Simmons, to deeply private moments, including a teenage Jim's embarrassing poetry-writing attempts while in rehab, and his inexpensive sexual experience with an unwashed MILF (a Monolith I'd Like to Forget). His stories are raw, searingly honest in their attention to detail, and most of all, hilarious. Filled with personal photos and nearly fifty candid and uncompromising essays, Happy Endings is one of a kind...and probably best read on an empty stomach.
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  Yet again a great book December 27, 2008 Just as I expected it to be, an excellent read. Jim Norton is a true comical genius. Picked up this right after reading "I Hate Your Guts" because I was dying for more. Jim definitely doesn't disappoint.
  awesomeness December 23, 2008 I'm only half way through this book of filth and it's had me laughing the whole time. I even bought a copy for a friend for the great consumer holiday (JC's birthday), what can I say about this book that hasn't been said? It's an honest open look into the tragedy of Jim Norton's life. some of the greatest comedy comes at the price of a little comfort, on the part of the reader and the author. One of my favorite parts was his description of fantasizing about another hand job artist while getting a 'special massage' from a not so talented technician. like I said, I haven't read the whole thing yet, but thus far it's awkward and honest and Jim says the things we think about but don't discuss in 'proper' society. a great piece of scum. he's judgmental and honest and mean, he does well to push buttons without totally ejecting the reader from continuing. I feel sorry for him, I'm repusled by him, and yet drawn to care for him. I don't know if I'd shake his hand or punch him in the face if I met him in public. probably both. :)
  Hilarious from beginning to end December 22, 2008 If you like Jim Norton, you will love this book. If you don't like Jim Norton, your opinion is pretty much worthless anyway.
  Thought it would be so much better! December 1, 2008 I was expecting a lot more, I don't know why. I am a big fan of Opie & Anthony and got caught up in the hype. Jimmy is a funny comic on radio and at his shows, but not a writer. I will definitely not buy the new book.
  Jim Norton??? November 5, 2008
I find the writing Of Mr James Norton quite inspiring. Since reading this masterpeice I've made at least 7 people puke by making them smell my belly button. Bravo *Himmmy* and Happy Birthday!!!
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