Tough Sh-t

Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good

By: Kevin Smith

Narrated by: Kevin Smith

That Kevin Smith? The guy who did “Clerks” a million years ago? Didn’t they bounce his fat ass off a plane once? What could you possibly learn from the director of “Cop Out”? How about this: he changed filmmaking forever when he was twenty-three, and since then, he’s done whatever the hell he wants. He makes movies, writes comics, owns a store, and now he’s built a podcasting empire with his friends and family, including a wife who’s way out of his league. So here’s some tough shit: Kevin Smith has cracked the code. Or, he’s just cracked.

Tough Sh*t is the dirty business that Kevin has been digesting for 41 years and now, he’s ready to put it in your hands. Smear this shit all over yourself, because this is your blueprint (or brownprint) for success. Kev takes you through some big moments in his life to help you live your days in as Gretzky a fashion as you can: going where the puck is gonna be. Read all about how a zero like Smith managed to make ten movies with no discernible talent, and how when he had everything he thought he’d ever want, he decided to blow up his own career. Along the way, Kev shares stories about folks who inspired him (like George Carlin), folks who befuddled him (like Bruce Willis), and folks who let him jerk off onto their legs (like his beloved wife, Jen).

So make this your daily reader. Hell, read it on the toilet if you want. Just make sure you grab the bowl and push, because you’re about to take one Tough Sh*t.

Critic reviews

"Kevin Smith is nicer than he lets on, thinner than he thinks, and smarter than almost anyone in the room. He has today’s world - and tomorrow’s – running for cover." — Mitch Albom

“I suspect @ThatKevinSmith is what all gods and demons aspire to be.” — Neil Gaiman via Twitter

“Kevin Smith is a force of nature: He makes movies, he writes books and stuff, he talks and then he talks some more. Maybe he’s less of a force of nature and more of a spreading cloud of secondhand weed smoke that is slowly infiltrating every medium available to us. Kevin Smith is the haze that binds us all.” — Marc Maron

“I certainly would never read anything written by Kevin Smith.” — Tim Burton

A MUST HAVE A SIMPLY COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!!!!!

Look even if you???re only vaguely familiar with Kevin Smith work you can???t go wrong with this book. It is absolute gold. You???re going to be charmed by Smith???s witticisms and colorful pro???s, which range from hardcore nerd humor to a surprisingly wide knowledge of historic figures (the guy really is funny). I???m defiantly going to recommend this to everyone I meet, especially because it???s saved my sanity during finals week. Where I???ve been working full time on campus, and buried under a literal mountain of research essays. In addition, the fact that Kevin Smith decided to narrate this book himself adds to the flavor and really gives it a stand out performance.

Nice work sir dude- great book and performance

Where does Tough Sh-t rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is in my top 3 favorite audio books. Listening to Kevin was great. Master story teller.

What did you like best about this story?

Hearing the inside world of his movie career and also that Bruce Willis is a jerk.

What about Kevin Smith’s performance did you like?

Excellent conversational tone and great storytelling.

Any additional comments?

I would love to hear Kevin Smith read another audiobook for audible. I know he wrote this one so it would be rare for him to read another author but he has a natural talent.

loved it

Have read before but with Smith doing the reading it makes it so much better

Great Insight on Kevin Smith

I am a regular listener of SIR, but this book still held my interest with how in depth the stories were of Kevin's experiences. I loved this book!

Love you K. SMITH! You are awesome!

Loved it and had hearty laughs all through out. So much relatable and from a nerdy point of view I can only see through my own eyes. Alot to overcome in my own journey I can at least hope in the future I can tell someone I hopefully inspire that during my early 30's in finding myself, Kevin Smiths book was one of many that spoke to my heart. Thank you