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When Artie Lange joined the permanent cast of The Howard Stern Show in 2001, it was possibly the greatest thing ever to happen in the Stern universe, second only to the show’s move to the wild, uncensored frontier of satellite radio. Lange provided what Stern had yet to find all in the same place: a wit quick enough to keep pace with his own, a pathetic self-image to dwarf his own, a personal history both heartbreaking and hilarious, and an ingrained sense of self-sabotage that continually keeps things interesting. A natural storyteller with a bottomless pit of material, Lange grew up in a close-knit, working-class Italian family in Union, New Jersey, a maniacal Yankees fan who pursued the two things his father said he was cut out for—sports and comedy. Tragically, Artie Lange Sr. never saw the truth in that prediction: He became a quadriplegic in an accident when Artie was eighteen and died soon after. But as with every trial in his life, from his drug addiction to his obesity to his fights with his mother, Artie mines the humor, pathos, and humanity in these events and turns them into comedy classics. True fans of the Stern Show will find Artie gold in these pages: hilarious tales that couldn’t have happened to anyone else. There are stories from his days driving a Jersey cab, working as a longshoreman in Port Newark, and navigating the dark circuit of stand-up comedy. There are outrageous episodes from the frenzied heights of his coked-up days at MADtv, surprisingly moving stories from his childhood, and an account of his recent U.S.O. tour that is equally stirring and irreverent. But also in this volume are stories Artie’s never told before, including some that he deemed too revealing for radio. Wild, shocking, and drop-dead hilarious, TOO FAT TO FISH is Artie Lange giving everything he’s got to give. And like a true pro, the man never disappoints.
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"Arte Lange is a comedian on the Howard Stern Show. This quick read book will make you laugh, and it will make you get mad at his destructive behavior. This is a great book to read if you're at the pool sipping a margarita or pina colada."
— Sylvia (4 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Too Fat to Fish Listener Reviews
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" Great book. Loved it. "
— Rydog, 9/13/2018 -
" Loved and it was especially sad knowing about Artie's suicide attempt last year. It's like the ending he didn't write. "
— Jessica, 2/17/2014 -
" The Pig Suit...I Cried I was laughing so hard "
— Carolina, 2/10/2014 -
" Derek is reading this now, and actually might finish it, I even hear him laugh out loud. I have to read it! "
— Kari, 1/30/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book, I don't listen to the Stern show as much as Hubby does so a lot of it was new to me. I really enjoyed it though. "
— Stephy, 1/10/2014 -
" Hilarious. Artie has such great stories. A must for any Stern fan. "
— Jerry, 12/18/2013 -
" Ahhh, Howard Stern's ex-sidekick. I love the show, love Artie, so I loved the book. "
— Kris, 12/10/2013 -
" Artie is an awesome story teller, so I was really excited to read this book. Unfortunately, most of the content was already told on the Stern show, and in a much more entertaining way. There were a few new reveals, but nothing that was all that shocking. If you're a total die-hard fan of Artie, pick it up. Otherwise, just keep listening to the show. "
— Conor, 12/7/2013 -
" Awesome book. Funny, sad , and just wish Artie could get his life back together. "
— Anthony, 12/4/2013 -
" Touching chapter about parent-child relationships (particularly father-son). The rest is pretty depressing if you know anything about Artie Lange on The Howard Stern Show. "
— Vanessa, 11/22/2013 -
" Artie being very brave here....enjoyed, understood his addictions brought about by sad despair ... I don't think a sequel is necessary, though he touts this in his ending... A quick read. "
— April, 11/22/2013 -
" If this was True Blood, someone would have gotten this guy an exorcism by now. Heck, it might be worth a try. Sounds like he's got a heck of a demon in him. "
— Will, 11/21/2013 -
" Artie Lange is a kind, funny, and deeply troubled soul. This book of stories from his life is touching, hilarious, and sobering in parts. "
— Hal, 7/18/2013 -
" Artie has a few issues, but it was really hard to put down. The stories he told really kept me reading. "
— Paul, 6/29/2013 -
" Coarse language but WOW! he is funny and tragic at the same time... "
— Kim, 1/21/2013 -
" Surprisingly I had trouble putting this book down. Some very funny parts as well as depressingly honest accounts of drug use and being self-destructive despite his success. "
— Heather, 9/9/2012 -
" I would say that this book is something that you should read if you are ok with sex, drugs, and jokes. Otherwise, avoid it. "
— Greg, 7/17/2012 -
" Even in the wake of Lange's recent suicide attempt, this is a tender and hilarious read. "
— Chuck, 7/1/2012 -
" Artie should get over himself. Its not that interesting or entertaining, mostly pathetic and he's just too lucky. "
— Frances, 4/27/2012 -
" Only read this because my book club chose it. Not sure why. Cheesy celeb bio. Since I like drug addict/recovery stories (a la Invervention), I enjoyed it somewhat. But, frankly, I don't like this guy. "
— Amy, 8/21/2011 -
" I love Artie Lange. His book had me laughing and crying all at the same time. If you like Artie, or the Howard Stern Show, this is a great read! "
— Jennifer, 7/29/2011 -
" I haven't read it yet but the pictures are funny. "
— Rachel, 7/20/2011 -
" Great book, funny stories and lots of COKE!!!!! "
— Rob, 6/10/2011 -
" Anthony Bozza does what he does best and turns a star with talent and absolutely no literary skills into a hilarious storyteller. "
— Russ, 6/8/2011 -
" This is so tragic. It is really, really funny, but it's devastating. And knowing what has happened since the book came out makes it all the more heartbreaking. The guy is pretty friggin funny, though. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. "
— Koz, 5/5/2011 -
" Funny and sad at the same time. To know Artie is to love him....and fear for him. "
— Scott, 5/4/2011 -
" Poorly written. Boring stories. I feel like it's a lot of BS. Artie tries to make himself look like a cool guy, when in reality he's not. Howard made Artie. Artie blew it. "
— Michael, 4/24/2011 -
" I like Artie Lange - I liked this book. It's not for everyone, much like Artie isn't. "
— Courtney, 1/27/2011 -
" Sad and Funny at the same time. Good read. "
— Nate, 1/3/2011 -
" You'd better like degeneracy if you are going to enjoy this book. I dug it OK, but I like the Howard Stern Show too. "
— Alex, 12/16/2010 -
" Loved the book - Artie is hysterical. Most of these stories have been discussed on Stern before but he puts a bit more detail in. "
— John, 12/9/2010 -
" Not sugar coated, a warts and all account of his life up until his sucide attempt. Dark and sad at times. "
— Jayson, 12/1/2010 -
" Loved this book, sad and revealing, if you love his comedy, it is very insightful to his deamons and why he landed where he did in attempting suicide. "
— Kretch, 10/23/2010
About the Authors
Artie Lange is a comedian, actor, and cast member of The Howard Stern Show. A former star of the cult television show MADtv, he’s also appeared in the movies Dirty Work, Elf, Old School, and Beer League, which he also co-wrote and produced. He lives in New Jersey.
Anthony Bozza is a former Rolling Stone staff writer and author of the New York Times bestsellers Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem; Tommyland with Tommy Lee; and Slash with Slash. He lives in New York City.
About the Narrators
Gary Dell’Abate, also known as “Baba Booey” is the producer of The Howard Stern Show and co-hosts The Wrap-Up Show on Sirius XM Radio. He and his wife, Mary, have two sons, Jackson and Lucas, and live in Connecticut.
Jim Florentine is one of the top comedians in the nation, with a massive fan base and an extensive reach into television, film, radio, and digital entertainment. He’s currently the featured guest on the Opie with Jim Norton radio broadcast and the co-host for VH1’s That Metal Show. He’s a critically acclaimed actor, seen most recently on FX’s Louie starring Louis CK, Inside Amy Schumer, and Amy Schumer’s hit movie Trainwreck.