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Drew Carey scripted and starred in his own cable special for years before hooking up with Bruce Helford and creating The Drew Carey Show. He is also the host of his own show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? We all know Drew Carey from his award-winning stand-up career and his hit television show, but do we really know Drew Carey, the person?
Now meet the true Drew in his book, the bawdy, irreverent, and hilarious Dirty Jokes and Beer, and find out about all the many sides of the misunderstood Hollywood star.
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"I've read this book three times. I love it. I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Drew Carey...humor...or the entertainment world in general. He opens up on many topics, while for the most part, keeping it light and fun. I'll be reading it again at some point...this book is great."
— Erin (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Eschews the watered-down collection of humor pabulum usually found in books like this. He actually divulges behind-the-scenes information, from ABC censors’ notes on Drew scripts (‘Lewis’ reference to “penis enlarging” will not be acceptable.’) to the always juicy, deep dark secret.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“Endearingly human, provocative, profane, and hilarious…assemble[s] a complete, revealing picture of Carey, the flawed everyman. Instead of putting together a piece of whitewashed fluff, Carey admirably wrote a book that’s messy, occasionally controversial, and a lot of fun to read.”
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“He comes across as a drinking buddy on a particularly funny night. That’s what Carey set out to do—and there’s room on many bookshelves for that.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Dirty Jokes and Beer Listener Reviews
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" I read this book..I'd say 10 years ago when I was 12 or 13. Obviously did not understand much of it, but thought it was hilarious. Definitely might have had a role in my sense of humor development. "
— Annie, 2/16/2014 -
" What can I say? Has the best joke I've ever heard, but I can't repeat it. :) "
— Brian, 2/9/2014 -
" It's got some entertaining "before I was famous" types of stories. If you can find it at a library or a used book store for a buck or two, it's a fun afternoon. "
— Aaron, 2/5/2014 -
" Drew Carey is kind of a jerk. "
— Jessica, 1/29/2014 -
" I love Drew Carey. He's one of the funniest men I've ever seen and he was ballsy enough to write this book ghost writer free. "
— Dan, 1/25/2014 -
" Just another humorous time-killer. Very fun read. "
— Darrin, 1/3/2014 -
" Yeah...I'm shocked too that this book turned out to be flipping hilarious. "
— Julie, 12/2/2013 -
" carey recounts his childhood and early comic career. funny, but edgy. he has had some knocks. "
— Jrobertus, 11/10/2013 -
" A mixture of jokes and heartwarming life stories, Carey took me on a "can't put down" adventure of fun and debauchery. What I learned? Work hard, see the lighter side of everything and don't be afraid to take risks. "
— Mike, 11/6/2013 -
" This one was worth a few chuckles! I've always found Drew funny, and this book is just what I expected. "
— Maurean, 2/9/2013 -
" I expected more. The jokes were funny, the stories were decent, just not as good as I had hoped it would be. "
— Zach, 2/9/2013 -
" I definately laughed out loud several times while reading this book. However, the last 1/3 was pretty terrible. His anecdotes were hilarious, but the end was comprised of "humorous stories" as in fiction and it was just hard to stomache. "
— April, 12/24/2012 -
" Great book and super fast read! This book gives you an inside glimpse into the television business, Carey's life and Carey's talent as a fiction writer. "
— Cynthia, 11/24/2012 -
" Read in a day. Very fun read that flies by. "
— The, 11/11/2012 -
" Drew Carey is such an interesting guy. "
— Bonnie, 7/29/2012 -
" Please.... "
— Jack, 2/5/2012 -
" mr. wick was always my fav part of the drew carey show, and then his two buds came next. but man, drew is just so much funnier when he's doing standup and dirty. "
— angrykitty, 1/7/2012 -
" im so in love with this book. ive always had a crush on drew carey so i decided to get the book... omg its def worth the money i paid.. more people should read this book "
— Jennifer, 12/9/2011 -
" Mildly amusing. The stories about The Drew Carey Show were a little dull, but some of the jokes were rather good. "
— Troy, 7/11/2011 -
" It's okay. Most stand-up comedians don't write humorous books, they just transcribe their act (or something similar). Often, it's enough for a few laughs. "
— Kaethe, 2/10/2011 -
" Very honest account of the mans life and feelings towards censorship, government, and how people should be able to live their lives "
— Chad, 1/24/2011 -
" Read this book when I was really into the Drew Carey show which made it a bit more entertaining. The story about Drew his roommate and Jim Brown was ridiculously entertaining. Easy read with a lot of laughs and more serious stories than one might anticipate. "
— Christian, 8/22/2010 -
" A mixture of jokes and heartwarming life stories, Carey took me on a "can't put down" adventure of fun and debauchery. What I learned? Work hard, see the lighter side of everything and don't be afraid to take risks. "
— Mike, 7/8/2010 -
" It's okay. Most stand-up comedians don't write humorous books, they just transcribe their act (or something similar). Often, it's enough for a few laughs. "
— Kaethe, 4/22/2010 -
" I read this book..I'd say 10 years ago when I was 12 or 13. Obviously did not understand much of it, but thought it was hilarious. Definitely might have had a role in my sense of humor development. "
— Annie, 2/17/2010 -
" Carey had an interesting, rags to riches rise to fame--and let's remember he was a huge star for a period in the late 90s. Also important to remember that at its peak his show was genuinely creative and funny. "
— Frank, 2/10/2010 -
" Very funny and entertaining commentary about Drew Carey real life experience.. "
— Hafiz, 10/27/2009 -
" Drew Carey is kind of a jerk. "
— Jessica, 9/29/2009 -
" Drew Carey is such an interesting guy. "
— Bonnie, 9/5/2009 -
" I was surprised at how candid he was and appreciated that he was so bold. I read this on a long plane ride and didn't expect much. I was nicely surprised at how thoughtful he was in telling his story. <br/> <br/>As a plus, I often laughed out loud while reading it. "
— Marnie, 4/28/2009 -
" I definately laughed out loud several times while reading this book. However, the last 1/3 was pretty terrible. His anecdotes were hilarious, but the end was comprised of "humorous stories" as in fiction and it was just hard to stomache. "
— April, 4/19/2009 -
" "My dick is so big that it has its own dick. And my dick's dick is bigger than your dick." <br/> <br/>That about sums it up. "
— Kevin, 2/16/2009
About Drew Carey
Drew Carey is an actor, comedian, sports executive, and game show host. After making a name for himself in stand-up comedy, he gained popularity starring on his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, leading the U.S. version of improv comedy hit Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and hosting legendary television game show, The Price is Right. His autobiography, Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined, details his early life and career.