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I learned all this because of Stern appearing recently on Conan O'Brien's remarkable long-form podcast, there to promote a new book containing the best of these interviews he's done over the final decade; and this kind of stuff is right up my aisle, then I thought I'd take a hazard and pick it up*. (*"Pick it up" = "Download it for gratis off BitTorrent," apace becoming my new get-to destination for books as well popular to get from the library, but non adept enough to carp buying.) And indeed, it was exactly as Stern promised, and I ended upwards enjoying many of these interviews quite a chip, especially the ones past people like Ellen Degeneres, Jon Stewart and Anderson Cooper who had much darker childhoods than you would e'er expect.
Withal, though, I struggled with what score to give this book when I was washed; for nearly of the time I was actually going to give it 3 stars, non only considering I was only interested in about half the 50 interviews presented here, only also because Stern feels much of the time like he only lucked into getting this probing a talk out of most of them, with him so occupied with trying to turn every interview back into a conversation about himself as much every bit possible (and with that talk about himself vacillating every other sentence between egomaniacal arrogance and soul-crushing cocky-loathing), it often seems a wonder that he got any kind of useful information out of these guests whatever, with much of information technology seemingly due to him simply beingness the one and only mainstream interviewer in America to even present this kind of loose, open atmosphere to begin with.
Ultimately, though, I decided to give the book four stars, considering I realized that this loose and open up temper isn't by random luck at all, but is something Stern has cultivated through hard work for decades, a refreshing "don't give a fuck" attitude that he first developed when establishing his bona fides as a prurience-embracing FCC bane. (I of the fascinating things I discovered on O'Brien's podcast, for example, is that Stern has had a policy his unabridged career of non allowing publicists to have questions "off the table," and volition in fact precisely open the interview with those questions if a publicist tells him he's not allowed to inquire them, which in dozens of cases over the years has led to said celebrity walking right out of the booth before answering a single one of them.) At present that Stern is no longer embracing a childish glee over poo-poo and pee-pee to make up the content of his shows, his quondam attitude when he did is actually working wonders with his endeavor to become another Barbara Walters or Charlie Rose, resulting in a volume that's a truthful delight to read precisely because it contains and then many unexpected moments. That I experience is worth bumping upward my score to 4 stars, and giving it a general recommendation to one and all.
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Seb: No, homo, just fasting. 10 pounds lost this month.
Howard: That's really proficient. Eating healthy too?
Seb: Yeah, it'south a long term process. Man, I merely got through your volume of interviews, it's nice to be here where they all happened.
Howard: Yeah? You read all of it? All 500 pages of it?
Seb: No, not actually. Just a third or something, just what I felt could exist interesting.
Howard: Like what? Trump?
Seb: God, no. I can't exist
Seb: No, man, just fasting. ten pounds lost this month.
Howard: That's really good. Eating healthy too?
Seb: Yeah, it's a long term process. Man, I but got through your book of interviews, it'south nice to be hither where they all happened.
Howard: Yep? You read all of it? All 500 pages of it?
Seb: No, not really. Just a tertiary or something, but what I felt could be interesting.
Howard: Like what? Trump?
Seb: God, no. I can't exist bothered with his shit anymore. I can say "shit", right?
Howard: Yeah, it's satellite. No censorship, no commercials. So what, you're done with politics?
Seb: I still follow it, I simply can't stand up them, Trump especially. Y'all know, all the "bigly" claims and his covfefe bullshit. Sure, in the book information technology's stuff from xx years ago, but it'southward the aforementioned exhibitionistic clown talking.
Howard: Did you read the comedian stuff then?
Seb: Yeah. I loved Colbert, Conan, Jon Stewart, Steve Martin. That's the good stuff. Again, they're just interviews, how much can you actually get from them, they're more often than not putting up an human action anyway.
Howard: Yous're killing me, Seb. This is my livelihood, man!
Seb: I know, I know. Look, it's like... I don't care what Rosie O'Donnell, Dave Grohl or Lady Gaga have to say. I'm certain there are overnice stories there, but it'southward like with the YouTube video essays. You enjoy them for ten minutes and then you're left with virtually goose egg at the end. It's the same with this celebrity culture and obsession with interviews and "takes". They're just there to promote crap and become attention.
Howard: Listen, I get that, but y'all are a bit harsh. People love these things.
Seb: Maybe. To be honest, I am a chip pretentious. And I wanted to finish the book quicker to get to some Elena Ferrante books I only bought. I do appreciate all the piece of work y'all put in, you know, it tin't exist like shooting fish in a barrel to get someone to open upward like that on air.
Howard: Well thanks. And then what did yous like about the comedian interviews?
Seb: I merely related to them more. All the self-doubt, sweat and sleepless nights that go into good comedy. And it was interesting to find out some background on their lives. I empathised with them, you know. Simply I can't chronicle to Ozzy'south drug stories or McCartney'south... whatever. Yeah, you see? I read xxx pages of what a Beatle had to say and two days later I remember aught.
Howard: Right. Look, we take to cut to commercials.
Seb: Wait, what!?
What the reader finds — and information technology's true that you lot'll discover themes and things yous may have missed simply listening to these discussions — is a refreshingly aboveboard look at how some of the most famous people in the world approach their work (i.e., relentless dedication) and bargain with personal bug (due east.g., tough upbringings, assault) that make them more relatable to a wide audience. I highly recommend this to fans of the show, though I especially recommend it to those who may have fixed ideas of who "Howard Stern" is (or was) from "Private Parts," or his shock stunts or his E! network bear witness — you lot may be surprised to detect a mature and thoughtful guy who is very much at the top of his game. Even though tasteless jokes are still role of his program, there'due south only a sprinkling of that fun nonsense here.
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i've heard from disappointed fans that
i decided to read this subsequently listening to howard stern's two part interview with terry gross. i've never listened to his testify other than hearing snippets mostly b/c his tone & tenor was so off-putting. this book is a compilation of some of his favorite interviews & his thoughts on each. he also includesi've heard from disappointed fans that there is nothing new here but as someone who has never listened to his prove i thought it was worth a expect. reading the interviews meant i did not have to hear his phonation & now have context of his evolution from shock jock to skilled interviewer. therapy, getting older, & beingness happily married have changed his outlook & he endeavors to no longer humiliate his guests. readers will wonder at his option of a double entendre title for a book that is almost 100% mea culpa.
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Just, it is very practiced and information technology's very interesting because he chose interviews that were very compelling. Where guests really revealed intimate or tragic things most themselves and their lives. So even if you aren't a Howard Stern fan, you could read this book and enjoy every give-and-take of it because you will larn things most celebrities you lot wouldn't acquire anywhere else.
He talks about a LOT of heavy topics, too. Like how Pamela Anderson was gang raped. Lena Dunham was raped. Stephen Colbert's father and two brothers were killed in a plane crash. Rosie O'Donnell talked nigh the really difficult childhood she had losing her mother at a young age. Howard wrote:
"…she appear she was gay. That really struck a chord with me. I had an older cousin, Stacy, who came out in the 1950s, when he was 13. This was in a tough neighborhood in Brooklyn, simply my family unit was very accepting. My mother would set him upwards on dates, and fifty-fifty as a little kid I appreciated how courageous Stacy was. The same went for Rosie. I couldn't imagine how much guts it took for her to come out, especially considering the potential risk to her career, nonetheless she did it. "
Several celebrities discussed their run-ins with Harvey Weinstein. And Howard shared his interview with Harvey (where Harvey lied outright nigh the casting couch rumors).
Courtney Love talked most what it was like losing her married man to suicide. "No, he was weak. He was weak. Howard: Does that bother you that you guys weren't on expert terms when he died? Courtney: We were on good terms. He was merely really weak. Howard: He couldn't fuck at that point or call back nearly anything other than his own condition. Courtney: He couldn't think of anything but drugs. Howard: Information technology is distressing. So sad."
Chris Cornell talked near his addiction to Oxy. "Yeah, it's—you don't know what's going on. You don't experience anything. Kicking it is and then hard considering all of a sudden your whole body comes to life, and you'll have had all of these physical problems you didn't realize y'all had because you don't feel a damn matter. And then your knees will injure. Your joints anguish. Your brain hurts. It's very depressing. Information technology's very difficult to stay off. Getting off isn't as hard as staying off. "
The interviews were really heavy at times. "Sometimes the conversations can be funny, like Snoop Dogg and Seth Rogen talking about their love of weed. Sometimes it tin can get dark, like hearing about Anthony Kiedis and Drew Barrymore beingness exposed to drugs when they were only kids." And and so it could be funny–like Alex Trebek revealing that he went to a party in Malibu and ate a bunch of Hash brownies considering he has a sweet tooth. LOL!
And of form, Howard talks a lot about the animal rescue him and his wife exercise. He opened up about his cat, Leon: "Nosotros had Leon for viii years. We were never certain how former he was. This past September, the vet found a big tumor. Nosotros had to get it removed or else Leon would die. The surgery was routine, we were told, and he was expected to come up through information technology fine. I had this strange feeling. A few days earlier he went to the hospital, I had a long talk with him. I said, "Leon, you're going in for an operation. I tin can't lose yous. Yous've been with me through thick and sparse. Don't worry, yous're going to be all right. Nosotros're going to exist spending a lot more than time together." But deep in my listen I knew this could exist information technology. Sadly, he died on the operating table. The tumor was even bigger than they idea, and he lost too much blood during the procedure. We had Leon cremated, and nosotros put the small box containing his remains in a large Chinese vase in our bedroom. In that vase nosotros keep the remains of our domestic dog Bianca and all our resident cats who have passed away: Apple, Charlie, Sophia, and at present Leon. Within Leon's box is besides his collar with contact information in case he ever got out of the firm. "My name is Leon Bear Stern," it read. "Here is my telephone number in example I am lost." I was the one who had been lost—lost until I found Leon."
I nevertheless cry whenever I read virtually his experiences losing his pets (they've lost a few cats over the years). It touches me pretty deeply.
Anyways, the book is excellent.
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It turns out this book is then much more than.
Howard introduces each interview with an honest reflection and connection to how he's evolved as a radio personality and equally a person. He discusses his regrets throughout his career, specifically his arrogance and ego.
It turns out it's a unique memoir of personal growth. A kinder, gentler Howard!
A long time agone I was into Howard Stern'due south obnoxious humor, just every bit I matured it but became exactly that...obnoxious. I stopped listening to him for a long time and sort of lost affect with what he was upwards too. Then my husband started subscribing to SiriusXM and discovered Howard Stern's prove. He kept going on about how good his interviews were every bit I rolled my eyes. Then
A long time agone I was into Howard Stern's obnoxious humor, but as I matured it just became exactly that...obnoxious. I stopped listening to him for a long fourth dimension and sort of lost affect with what he was upwards too. So my husband started subscribing to SiriusXM and discovered Howard Stern's show. He kept going on about how good his interviews were as I rolled my eyes. And then
Unfortunately, I got nigh 31% of the fashion when I realized I merely couldn't practice it anymore. The formatting is exhausting to read. It starts with Howard's introduction where he talks about therapy as a game changer, then moves onto the interviews portion. Before each interview at that place is a short introduction written by Howard and then a transcript of the interview...well, a portion of it. In between, there are interviews with Trump earlier he became President too as introspective sections similar "Sex & Relationships" and "Money & Fame". The in-between sections are Howard's thoughts combined with snippets of interviews that accept to do with the topic.
This formatting probably would piece of work in audio book form, just in book form I found information technology a bit brutal. Mainly because the tone is missing. But more than so, because this "book" lacks substance. I thought it was going to be more well-nigh Howard and his thoughts, but his introspection is very superficial and the things he reveals about himself is the aforementioned regurgitated textile he'southward given earlier. I'm not going to lie that I was also disappointed that he decided to give Trump and Weinstein a platform. He said he went back and forth about adding the Weinstein interview because it pissed him off that Weinstein lied in his answers. Duh! He was lying to everybody. But, he doesn't ever go into WHY he concluded up deciding to add together the interview. Was it because he'southward even so that stupor jock or because he found something important in it? Information technology's never answered.
Some of the interviews were a bit interesting hence the 1/two star. Surprisingly, I found Courtney Love's thoughts on Curt Cobain's death heartbreaking as well as the abuse that Rosie O'Donnell experienced. Andersen Cooper and even Ozzy Osbourne besides had interesting interviews. Some of them were actually insightful, which is what surprised me when I listened to Howard'south evidence for the commencement fourth dimension. Unfortunately, in that location is very little of this insightfulness for me to keep going and and so it's time to permit this one become.
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I don't begrudge the guy the ability to mature. That is fine if you don't
Howard Stern'south third volume, COMES AGAIN, is simply disappointing. It boils downward to over 500 pages of transcripts of radio interview. What's more it puts on full display the reason I accept a disconnect with the radio personality I used to listen to daily like a religion. Howard has transformed into Hollywood Howard, a celebrity on the level of celebrity that he used to knock downwards to size on his radio show when information technology was relevant.I don't begrudge the guy the ability to mature. That is fine if you don't find value in asking celebrities uncomfortable questions. But when you sit there and try to justify how wonderful these people are, that'due south just hypocritical. It reveals Howard for what we all kinda knew all along, the second he got famous he became just similar them and not like us.
Personality and growth aside, the book just comes off every bit a money grab. Its lazy. Far as well many transcripts of radio interviews he'southward conducted over the years peppered with a scrap of commentary. And so he tries to justify it in a long, drawn out introduction claiming he poured of the content of this book for two years. Well, he wasted two years of his life.
Howard Stern's COMES AGAIN is lazy, long and lethargic. If it were half the size and contained more, new, commentary from Howard it would accept had a risk. But, he signed a contract, took a cheque and didn't put in whatever work. Not worth the fourth dimension investment if you ask me.
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As a fan, I'k happy Howard has evolved as a homo. I'm happy he'southward happy. Just as a fan I tin can as well be saddened by the fact that his happiness comes with being dishonest to his fans to some degree.
The volume is 90% transcripts and 10% original content. I do like the "now a discussion from our president" se
I understood that this book's focus was the interviews and I likewise empathise that Howard has evolved. For me it was never about rating women'south bodies or having strippers in studio; information technology was about honesty.As a fan, I'm happy Howard has evolved as a human. I'm happy he's happy. But equally a fan I tin also be saddened past the fact that his happiness comes with being dishonest to his fans to some degree.
The volume is 90% transcripts and ten% original content. I do like the "at present a discussion from our president" sections. It shows that fifty-fifty though he disagrees with Donald, Howard tin can still observe the humor in his previous visits.
I think the best chapter in the book is he Hillary affiliate—again considering of the honesty. He tried to become her and he couldn't. It'due south a piffling backside the scenes, a fiddling "what if", and a lot of entertaining. If the volume had more than of this then information technology'd be 5 stars. But it doesn't. So three stars it is.
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This book is probably meliorate for those who aren't already huge Howard Stern fans. If y'all haven't listened to his bear witness much or heard his interviews OR if y'all just know him by his shock-jock past, this is a great insight into his growth as an interviewer and a person. In that location's a nice assortment of guests spanning
Office interview transcripts and part reflection on those interviews, Howard Stern Comes Again was a pleasant surprise that depicts a colorful composite of a nuanced and at times, conflicted man.This book is probably better for those who aren't already huge Howard Stern fans. If you oasis't listened to his show much or heard his interviews OR if you but know him by his shock-jock past, this is a great insight into his growth as an interviewer and a person. At that place'southward a squeamish assortment of guests spanning several decades, so I call back you'll be able to make up your mind about him either style by the end.
As I mentioned in my Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman review, I read the books concurrently and was able to round out some of my conflicting feelings about Howard Stern individually, and perhaps more broadly, what he represents. Stern of the 80s, 90s and into the 00s was a reactionary and crass contrarian who has admitted since that he harbored a lot of bitterness and feelings of inadequacy. He lashed out oft and showed very petty compassion at times. He said hurtful things not despite this fact, but because of it, only for the reaction. I would have not been interested in anything Stern of the past had to say.
Simply he's grown since then. He'due south become more empathetic. He's been given more liberty and has been able to let become of the anger he had. Information technology's a success story that I cling to now when information technology feels like cruelty for the sake of it has get more and more acceptable. His journeying is laid out in segments at the beginning of each chapter introducing the invitee and unremarkably providing a personal anecdote that contributed to his line of questioning or mindset at the fourth dimension. Some of them are more than significant than others, while a few come up off as self-congratulatory. On the whole, these parts have more than of a memoir feel than the interviews, but both work well together.
What I had more of a problem with intermittently was what he said to his guests. There's a huge tonal shift if he'south speaking to a woman that's more 'sexualized' in his mind vs the average man he has on. At that place felt like so much more inherent respect with the men and a select few women he has seemingly arbitrarily deemed worthy. The style he speaks about women with the men he'south interviewing can be diminishing as well. This isn't limited to the Trump interviews or conversations 10+ years onetime; some are relatively recent and experience jarring compared to, say, his empathetic consideration of mental illness or drug addiction.
If anything, the book is a slap-up example of cocky-improvement. And maybe an fifty-fifty amend example of how we all have so much more than room to continue to grow.
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Stopped the masochistic mundanity at page 190 (out of 500+).
Full disclosure: I have never listened to Howard Stern [FM or Sirius] or watched America's Got Talent and so totally unfamiliar with anything simply his reputation.
I decided to read this book after watching him on Bill Maher and Colbert.
I read the Introduction [long] and 22 interviews -- with people I was interested in. Skipped every section on DJT and the compilations.
Enjoyed what I read and not sorry. Simply feel no need to read more of it.
I don't know how to rate this read.Full disclosure: I have never listened to Howard Stern [FM or Sirius] or watched America'southward Got Talent so totally unfamiliar with anything simply his reputation.
I decided to read this book later on watching him on Beak Maher and Colbert.
I read the Introduction [long] and 22 interviews -- with people I was interested in. Skipped every section on DJT and the compilations.
Enjoyed what I read and non deplorable. Only feel no demand to read more of information technology.
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I was no lover of early twenty-four hours Howard Stern. Someone who dressed up as Fartman, who focused on women's body parts, who talked about sexual activity like a hormonal, titillated teenager, - I found him juvenile and ridiculous.
I have since seen him on a few talk shows discussing how therapy has changed him. And it has changed him. I decided to read I have a not bad respect and appreciation for people who change and grow during their life. I don't think change is easy and almost people go to great lengths to avoid it.
I was no lover of early on day Howard Stern. Someone who dressed up as Fartman, who focused on women's body parts, who talked about sex activity similar a hormonal, titillated teenager, - I constitute him juvenile and ridiculous.
I take since seen him on a few talk shows discussing how therapy has inverse him. And information technology has changed him. I decided to read his book and found him thoughtful, insightful, introspective, empathetic, caring, and interesting. He was a very informed interviewer and I gleaned a lot of information from what I read.
It is unfortunate, but inappreciably unexpected, to see then many Howard fans turn on this "new" version. So many of them have remained stuck and they don't empathize or appreciate Howard's transformation. I hope others who had dismissed Stern in the past, as I had, requite him a risk. His journey has a lot to offer those who listen. ...more than
I wasn't certain I'd love this volume. I'1000 not sure why, but I didn't think I would. I listen to Howard daily and accept for years. I should love the book! I can honestly say that not only did I love this volume, but I. ADORED it. It was written with emotion and care
. Information technology was written with respect and grade. If I never heard ane word Howard Stern ever said, I'd read this book and truly want to know him, and many celebrities equally friends. Truly a favorite. Astonishing job, Howard! Truly commencement form.
I wasn't sure I'd dear this book. I'm not sure why, but I didn't retrieve I would. I listen to Howard daily and have for years. I should love the volume! I can honestly say that not merely did I love this book, just I. ADORED it. It was written with emotion and care
. It was written with respect and class. If I never heard one word Howard Stern ever said, I'd read this book and truly want to know him, and many celebrities equally friends. Truly a favorite. Amazing chore, Howard! Truly get-go grade.
I was in the "ugh, he'southward just a shallow, raunchy, loudmouth schnook" category for years, never having really listened to his show simply just hearing ABOUT him all the time.
And then effectually 1995, on a long car ride, scanning through the channels on the radio, I happened upon someone talking about simply some everyday topic, sharing his stance and getting others' input, similar he was just having a heart to center with friends. Anyone who knows me volition not be surprised to encounter 5 stars. I truly love this homo.
I was in the "ugh, he'south just a shallow, raunchy, loudmouth schnook" category for years, never having actually listened to his show but just hearing ABOUT him all the time.
And so around 1995, on a long machine ride, scanning through the channels on the radio, I happened upon someone talking about but some everyday topic, sharing his opinion and getting others' input, similar he was but having a eye to centre with friends. I didn't know who it was at that point. But I found myself talking back to him every bit I was driving. "I know! Right?? Yeah!" Then I found out it was Howard. What?
I kept listening. So I was hooked. I found his openness and honesty refreshing. I wasn't necessarily bothered by the other stuff -- the strippers, the fart jokes -- simply that's non what I tuned in for either. But, ok, some of it was funny. I'yard not above "potty humor."
But over the last 25 years, information technology's been a pleasure to see him evolve as a human and as a professional. And as an animal lover and an animate being rights advocate, I admire him and Beth for all the work they've washed for rescue animals.
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I've sincerely enjoyed seeing how much Howard has grown and changed as a per
I oasis't listened to Howard's prove, then all of these interviews were new to me, and though I skipped a few of them (just if I actually disliked someone or just truly wasn't interested), for the about part, I read all of them and enjoyed them a lot. I as well liked reading his POV that he shared at the beginning of many of them that gave added context to the interviews, or was just his reflection now when looking back on them.I've sincerely enjoyed seeing how much Howard has grown and changed every bit a person over the years, and I relish his deeper and more empathetic side now. Yous can tell he'south put a lot of work into himself, and it really shows through his love for his married woman, his children, the animals he helps his wife rescue, and his passion for his task. Information technology's beautiful thing.
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The self-proclaimed "King of All Media" has been dubbed a shock jock for his highly controversial employ of scatological, sexual, and racial humor. Stern has said that the evidence was never about shocking people, but primar
Howard Stern is an American radio host, humorist and media mogul. Stern hosts The Howard Stern Show four days a week (Monday–Th) on Howard 100, a Sirius Satellite Radio station.The self-proclaimed "Rex of All Media" has been dubbed a shock jock for his highly controversial use of scatological, sexual, and racial humor. Stern has said that the bear witness was never nigh shocking people, just primarily intended to offer his honest opinions on a gamut of issues (ranging from world diplomacy to problems amidst his own staff). Though controversial, he is the highest-paid radio personality in the Usa and the most fined personality in radio broadcast history.
He is all-time known for his national radio testify, which for many years was syndicated on FM radio stations (and a few AM stations) throughout the United States until his last terrestrial radio broadcast on December xvi, 2005. He began broadcasting on the subscription-based Sirius satellite radio service on Jan 9, 2006.
In addition to radio, Stern moved into publishing, television, feature films, and music. He has written two books, Private Parts, which he adapted into a pic, and Miss America. Stern'south television endeavors include a variety bear witness on New York City'due south WWOR-TV, a nightly Eastward! show documenting his radio broadcasts, a similar CBS program that competed with Saturday Night Live for a fourth dimension, "Howard On-Demand" for digital cable subscribers in various markets, and Son of the Beach, a parody of Baywatch for FX which Stern executive produced.
In 2006, Howard Stern was elected into Fourth dimension Magazine's "Fourth dimension 100: The People who shape our world" and was ranked #7 in Forbes Mag'due south 2006 annual Celebrity 100. On Feb 13, 2007, Stern became engaged to his long-time girlfriend, model Beth Ostrosky.
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