Almost Interesting

David Spade

Oct 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

David Spade is best known for his harsh “Hollywood” Minute Sketches on SNL, his starring roles in movies like Joe Dirt and Tommy Boy,  and his seven-year stint as Dennis Finch on the series Just Shoot Me. Now, with a wit as dry as the weather in his home state of Arizona, the “comic brat extraordinaire” tells his story in Almost Interesting.

First Taking fans back to his childhood as a wannabe cool younger brother and recounting his excruciating road-tour to fame—when he was regularly mistaken for a ten year-old, Spade then dishes about his time crisscrossing the country as a comedian, for low-paying gigs and dragging along his mother’s old suitcase full of props. He also covers his years on SNL during the beloved Rock/Sandler/Farley era of the 1990s, including his close working relationship and friendship with Chris Farley and brags about the ridiculous perks that fame has brought into his life, including the constant fear of being fired, a crazy ex-assistant who attacked him while he was sleeping, a run-in with Eddie Murphy on the mean streets of Beverly Hills, and of course an endless supply of hot chicks.  

Sometimes dirty, always funny, and as sharp as a tack, Almost Interesting reminds you why David Spade is one of our generation’s favorite funny guys.

Ratings and reviews

Bought the book expecting a candid insight into the human behind the comedian. While there are candid retellings of his childhood and career, it's done in a standup-comedian style. It literally reads as if he was talking at the microphone in front of an audience, with jokes thrown in every other sentence, and a satirical and sardonic tone throughout. Nothing sounds heartfelt or revealing, just self-deprecating as a comedian would do on stage. Picture Rodney Dangerfield's act written down word-for-word. This is Spade's stand-up act written down.

The book is a good read some very interesting things. But I wish there was more about the movies after black sheep. The timeline goes from early childhood to black sheep to him talking to girls now. Maybe there's a sequel that will cover that someday. But overall it was funny and I laughed a lot Durning the book.

Spade is a comedic genius. A must read if you feel like laughing hysterically, while also learning of the true emotion with regard to his relationship with Chris Farley.

About the author

David Spade is an actor, comedian, and writer. A former cast member of Saturday Night Live, Spade has also starred in the films Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, and the Joe Dirt and Grown Ups franchises. He was nominated for an Emmy, two Golden Globes, and an American Comedy Award for his role on NBC’s Just Shoot Me! He also won a participation award for being in show business. That’s the one he’s most proud of. He lives in Los Angeles, California.