This Might Get a Little Heavy

A Memoir

By: Ralphie May, Nils Parker

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

There was a time when Ralphie May was one of the biggest stand-up comedians in the country, both by ticket sales and by tonnage. While some things changed - Ralphie lost half his body weight - others did not: He will be remembered as one of the most successful comics of his time. Completed just months before his untimely passing, in This Might Get a Little Heavy, Ralphie takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of his life and career, one that winds across the country, over obstacles, beyond heartbreak, and through the golden age of stand-up.

Raised in poor, rural Arkansas by a single mom who struggled to make ends meet, Ralphie's early years were the perfect breeding ground for the kind of pain and stress and adversity that only comedy can cure. Bitten by the comedy bug at a Methodist sleepaway camp when he was 12 years old, Ralphie seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity six years later at an open mic in a pizza parlor. Mentored and inspired by legendary comedian Sam Kinison to move to Houston, where he got his start, Ralphie packed his bags and never looked back. A major headliner for over 25 years, in This Might Get A Little Heavy, Ralphie finally tells the world how a chubby poor kid from Clarksville went from Arkansas to Houston to Hollywood and beyond. Full of never before told stories from Ralphie's life, This Might Get A Little Heavy will bust your gut, pull at your heart strings, and touch your soul.

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incredible story of love,life and comedy

If you are a fan of Ralphie May (if you're listening to this book then I'm sure you are) this book is for you. While the narrator does a great job I hear the high southern voice of the legendary Ralphie May saying the words. The story of him growing up poor in Arkansas to his encounter with Comedic royalty to meeting his wife and everything in between will have you laughing and crying at the heart ache, pain and joy he has. There will never be another Ralphie May. This book is a fantastic listen and a fitting tribute to a beloved legend.

Great Book the funniest part is at the very end.

This whole book was very funny and Ralphie May was an amazing comedian. All of his stories are great. I laughed hard at multiple parts. It gets sad near the end when his marriage breaks up but then at the very end, when they are reading the legal stuff about who owns what copyright, the voice over guy in a total deadpan says that the copyright is held by Deez Nutz, it caught me so of guard that i hurt myself laughing.

brilliant and tragic

one of the funniest, amazing,hysterical most wonderful book s I have ever read wait, heard. sad that just a few short months this book was published the poor funny bastard died. I just about died myself laughing, hard listening to this man's stories. not many people can make you laugh, belly laugh, at his most tragic stories. what a shame he was taken too soon. I love this book, this man, his friends and family. one day i'l have the courage to tell jokes funny stories in front of people without giving 2 turds, if I bomb get heckled or triumph. this man is an inspiration. probably the most underrated underappreciated comics to walk this earth. r.i.p good sir

great story

fun to hear the story of one of comedy's greats. performed well. wish there was a chance for a follow up.

Ralphie May RIP

Ralphie May was jem of our generation.

We don't know truly the value of something until its gone....Ralphie May you will always be my favorite comedian, and you'll always have a special place in my heart. A true red, white, and blue, blooded American!!! You'll be cherished, and not forgotten.

Great book

This was a great listen from beginning until the end. I actually laughed out loud while listening. If you're a fan of Ralphie May I'd definitely recommend this book. You'll learn all about him and his struggles to be accepted as a comedian. I will probably listen to this one a second time.

Great

Loved the story and it’s production
Great job in narrating A top comedian will be missed

Great book

I loved the book from start to finish. Only thing i wish was there was a memoir of his last days from those closest to him. Ralphie went away to soon. Confirming what they say... The best goes first.

Every fan should read/hear this

I’ve loved Ralphie May since I first saw him on Last Comic Standing. Before today I was unaware he had written a memoir. I greatly enjoyed this look inside his career.
It’s a little jolting to realize how many of the people he talks about, Sam Kinison, Bill Hicks, Jeff Ross, Buddy Hacket, are no longer with us.

Two things, I would have enjoyed it more if the narrator sounded more like Ralphie. Oliver Wyman did a good job, but his accent isn’t as thick and his voice is deeper.

The other thing, It would have been nice to have an afterword, covering his death.

Just like Ralphie in life

Was really really really funny but makes me miss him even more now that he’s gone