Rob Delaney

Publisher's Summary

Who is that hairy guy in the green Speedo?

Rob Delaney is a father, a husband, a comedian, a writer. He is the author of an endless stream of beautiful, insane jokes on Twitter. He is sober. He is sometimes brave. He speaks French. He loves women with abundant pubic hair and saggy naturals. He has bungee jumped off of the Manhattan Bridge. He enjoys antagonizing political figures. He listens to metal while he works out. He likes to fart. He broke into an abandoned mental hospital with his mother. He played Sir Lancelot in Camelot. He has battled depression. He is funny as s***. He cleans up well. He is friends with Margaret Atwood. He is lucky to be alive.

Listen to these hilarious and heartbreaking true stories and learn how Rob came to be the man he is today.

©2013 Rob Delaney (P)2013 Random House Audio

I loved this book!!

What did you love best about Rob Delaney?

This book was amazing! It made me actually laugh out loud and it made me cry; it completely drew me in and I was lost in his story. I listen to a ton of audiobooks and not only is Rob Delaney a fantastic writer, but he also is a great reader and I loved listening to his book. I crushed the book in one sitting because I literally couldn't put it down, or in this case, stop myself from listening to it. I highly recommend this book!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

A fun journey with Rob Delaney

Where does Rob Delaney rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was perhaps one of the most enjoyable audiobooks I've listened too in a long time. Rob narrating really adds to the story as well.

Having been a fan of Rob's Twitter page, and then his stand-up, it's awesome to hear stories about the life experiences that give Rob's comedy its edge.

It's a fun and funny listen, and I've recommended it to everyone I come in contact with.

I hope Rob continues on his trajectory and keeps writing and performing. He is an inspiration.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Acerbic - Sentimental - Cerebral

Would you consider the audio edition of Rob Delaney to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but as I listen, I love the sound of his voice as he's reliving all of the episodes in the book.

What did you like best about this story?

It sucks you in from the beginning and keeps you enthralled straight through to the last word. I didn't want it to end. Compellingly and smartly told - sad, cerebral yet ultimately uplifting.

Have you listened to any of Rob Delaney’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will now.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I don't think the title should/could be added to.

Any additional comments?

For the millions out there who have been to those dark places, thanks for sharing and enlightening and giving a glimmer of hope.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Completely gorgeous memoir

What made the experience of listening to Rob Delaney the most enjoyable?

Rob Delaney is famous for sending offbeat messages to companies and corporations on Twitter. The man behind the page, though, has an incredible story. Having struggles of my own with addiction and depression, it was wonderful to hear him speak so candidly about his struggles and his process to find peace with himself.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rob Delaney?

Jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge - his storytelling ability is absolutely breathtaking.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His honesty - it's just unbelievably refreshing.

Any additional comments?

I absolutely, completely loved this book. If you approach the book anticipating Rob's Twitter persona, you'll find some of it - but maybe not as much as you might expect. Trust that this is a good thing. He tells his story with as much comedy as appropriate - serious when he needs to be, then lightens things up again with some of his trademark comedy.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Lucky to be alive

Any additional comments?

I've listened to a lot of comedians' memoirs. They all serve up stories explaining childhood misdeeds, scars, relationships, regrets, and careers turns. In Rob Delaney's case, there quite a few stories that show he's lucky to be alive (and knows it). How enjoyable each memoir is depends on how much you like and relate to the stories and their teller. For me, this book is my favorite since Bossypants, both because I love Delaney's sense of humor and because I'm almost the same age, so I was delighted to hear a few random, quirky similarities in our experiences. I'm sure this book won't work for everyone, but I loved listening to his stories. I just wish it were longer.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A Hilarious Emotional Bulldozer

I'm a fan of Rob Delaney's über-successful twitter account, and while I was expecting to be amused by his book, nothing could have prepared me for the hilarious emotional bulldozer hidden within. In between funny jokes about trying to impress his French teacher and pooping on a strange lady's lawn, Rob breaks out with balls-to-the-wall raw truth about his self destructive past: drunk driving, alcoholism, daredevil stunts, life-threatening injuries, rehab, and suicidal depression. (Wait, isn't this supposed to be a funny book?) The length of a book gives Rob Delaney room to use his weird humor to excavate truths and reveal himself as a whole, flawed person with genuine regard for other human beings. And who also likes to tell jokes about pooping. I loved this listen so hard.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMG SOOOO GOOOOD

Rob Delaney is simply wonderful. It almost doesn't matter what he's saying, since hearing his voice is entertaining enough, but my god. I promise that you won't be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Funny but also reflective

In addition to the humor and a nicely written personal story, Delaney shares about his battle with addiction in a helpful, reflective way that can help both addicts and those close to them on the sidelines.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Inspiring Memoir - But Not a Joke Book

If you're one of the perverts who follow Rob on Twitter then definitely pickup this book to see what makes him tick (or cum). Just know this book is light on jokes (listen to his album if you want punchlines about pants-sauce). Rob's struggle with booze is moving and eye-opening about what's it like to crave substances.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

humor and honesty

It never ceases to amaze me how the people who make us laugh have such sad life stories. Rob's story pulls on the strings of human experience, and is at once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny.