A book that both isn’t a celebrity memoir and is, arguably, the best celebrity memoir ever written.” — AV Club - Rodney finally grew and became a man, but things didn’t improve. One time, he recalled, a hooker informed him, “Not tonight, I have a headache.” Imagine hearing that from a prostitute.

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The Art of the Deal, by President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump (a.k.a. President Trumpy) These clips show why Norm Macdonald was the best worst talk show guest of all time". The A.V. Club. September 14, 2021. Based On A True Story is the autobiography of famed stand-up comedian Norm MacDonald - or so he would have you believe. Rather than tell you his real life story, Norm decided to write of his one-time plan to borrow millions of dollars from various casinos in Las Vegas, turn that money into millions for himself, then retire to a ranch in Montana. As the story moves along, Norm, strung out on morphine, tells a completely skewed, often fictionalized version of his life to his pal and real-life podcast co-host Adam Eget as he drives them from LA to Vegas. Conan O'Brien Mourns Norm Macdonald: 'I Am Absolutely Devastated' ". Rolling Stone. September 14, 2021.

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Stand-Up" (Press release). Comedy Central. March 1, 2011. Archived from the original on March 17, 2011 . Retrieved March 20, 2011. A driving, wild and hilarious ramble of a book, what might have happened had Hunter S. Thompson embedded himself in a network studio.” — The Washington Post

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Sneider, Jeff (August 5, 2014). "Craig Ferguson to Be Replaced by James Corden as Host of 'Late Late Show' (Exclusive)". The Wrap . Retrieved January 11, 2016. Correspondent, Erik Ofgang (October 4, 2011). "Norm MacDonald brings his comedy to Foxwoods". Connecticut Post . Retrieved January 4, 2022. There’s a whole, twisted plot running through the book involving a road trip to Vegas and a mad plan to win a million dollars or die. It sounds preposterous but it is probably uncomfortably close to the truth. Macdonald is candid about his gambling addiction and when Louis C.K. writes in the introduction —“Please buy this book. He probably needs the cash. He’s really bad with money”— he means it. Macdonald believed at the time that the true reason for his dismissal was his series of O. J. Simpson jokes during and after the trial, frequently calling him a murderer; Ohlmeyer was a good friend of Simpson and supported him during the proceedings. [8] After being removed from the role, Macdonald went on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman and Howard Stern's syndicated radio show; in both appearances, the hosts accused Ohlmeyer of firing him for making jokes about Simpson. [8] The jokes were written primarily by Macdonald and longtime SNL writer Jim Downey, who was fired from SNL at the same time. Downey pointed out in an interview that Ohlmeyer threw a party for the jurors who acquitted Simpson. [9] Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2021). "Norm Macdonald Leaves Behind New Episodes Of 'The Orville' As Seth MacFarlane Mourns His "Hilarious And Generous" Co-Star". Deadline . Retrieved May 12, 2022.There was no late-night talk show guest quite like Norm Macdonald". The Washington Post. September 14, 2021.

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Norm is a double threat. His material and timing are both top-notch, which is unheard of. He is one of my favorites, both on- and off-stage.” — Dave Attell I loved the occasional appearance of the book's ghostwriter in the text. It is a clever and funny device. Especially in the audio edition, as it is literally another voice. Macdonald, Neil (July 14, 2015). "Farewell, America, Canada could learn from you: Neil Macdonald". CBC News . Retrieved April 5, 2016. Comedian and actor Norm Macdonald dead at 61". CBC News. September 14, 2021 . Retrieved September 15, 2021. Before the ghostwriter was introduced, I was noting how overwritten sections felt, and I got a wry amusement out of the idea that Macdonald was pulling my leg; purposefully writing slightly cliched and florid, as any amateur writer might:Norm, I confess that your antics are near amusing, but this is not what we at the show refer to as a ‘character.’ Do you know what we call this at the show, Norm?”