Author: Kevin Smith
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Titan Books
Expanded and Updated Edition
Release Date: September 22, 2009
Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars
Yes, you are not misreading the cover wrong Kevin Smith is a New York Times Bestseller author. This book is a very personal in-depth diary into the life of Kevin Smith. The expanded and updated edition of the book adds a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”. A new afterword is also included which pretty much brings us up to date on what Kevin has been up to and what he has (or had) planned for 2009. The subtitle of “Uncomfortably Candid” is definitely not an understatement either as the entries in this book are just as vulgar as his film scripts. Nonetheless fans of Smith, will eat it up and get a chance to get inside of his mind.
If you think that the life of Kevin Smith is all razzle and dazzle you might be disappointed though coming into this book. You will find that some of it is dull and uneventful but between watching his TiVo, Kevin also finds time to make kick-ass movies like “Clerks II”. The book isn’t all jokes though, he also dives into the personal details of Jason Mewes’ drug addiction battle. Like myself you really need to be a die-hard fan of Smith in order to really take away the most from the book.
If you are looking for a typical autobiography, this is not what you would be looking for. I actually enjoyed the diary format of “My Boring-Ass Life”, because it feels more personal and complete. We get to experience Kevin’s full account for each day in his life as he completes his journey entries. Once you get started with this book it is almost hard to put it down and it is a rare book that actually gets better as it goes on. If you don’t own this book already, it is recommended highly that you pick it up but get ready to laugh and be offended at the same time.
