Tough sh\*t: life advice from a fat, lazy slob who did good

Profane, honest, and totally real advice from comedian and director Kevin Smith - one of America's most original voicesTake one look at Kevin Smith: He's a balding fatty who wears a size XXL hockey jersey, shorts, and slippers year-round. Not a likely source for life advice. But take a second look at Kevin Smith: He changed film making forever when he was twenty-four with the release of Clerks, and since then has gone on to make nine more profitable movies, runs his own production company, wrote a bestselling graphic novel, and has a beautiful wife and kids. So he must be doing something right. As Kevin's millions of Twitter followers and millions of podcast listeners know, he's the first one to admit his flaws and the last one to care about them. In early 2011, he began using his platform to answer big questions from fans-like "What should I do with my life?"--And he discovered that he had a lot to say. Tough Sh\*t distills his four decades of breaking all the rules down to direct and brutally honest advice, including:Why he has accepted Ferris Bueller as his personal savior, and what the Tenets of Buellerism can teach about hiding in plain sight and lip-syncing in the face of dangerWhy it's really fun to eat but not so fun to be fatWhat to do about people who don't like your policies (for starters, tell them to pucker up and smooch your big ol' butt)What Kevin's idol Wayne Gretzky can teach us about creativity and directionFor anyone who's out of a job, out of luck, or just out of sugary snack foods, Tough Sh\*t is an unabashedly honest guide to getting the most out of doing the least. Read more... Abstract: Profane, honest, and totally real advice from comedian and director Kevin Smith - one of America's most original voicesTake one look at Kevin Smith: He's a balding fatty who wears a size XXL hockey jersey, shorts, and slippers year-round. Not a likely source for life advice. But take a second look at Kevin Smith: He changed film making forever when he was twenty-four with the release of Clerks, and since then has gone on to make nine more profitable movies, runs his own production company, wrote a bestselling graphic novel, and has a beautiful wife and kids. So he must be doing something right. As Kevin's millions of Twitter followers and millions of podcast listeners know, he's the first one to admit his flaws and the last one to care about them. In early 2011, he began using his platform to answer big questions from fans-like "What should I do with my life?"--And he discovered that he had a lot to say. Tough Sh\*t distills his four decades of breaking all the rules down to direct and brutally honest advice, including:Why he has accepted Ferris Bueller as his personal savior, and what the Tenets of Buellerism can teach about hiding in plain sight and lip-syncing in the face of dangerWhy it's really fun to eat but not so fun to be fatWhat to do about people who don't like your policies (for starters, tell them to pucker up and smooch your big ol' butt)What Kevin's idol Wayne Gretzky can teach us about creativity and directionFor anyone who's out of a job, out of luck, or just out of sugary snack foods, Tough Sh\*t is an unabashedly honest guide to getting the most out of doing the least Where it all starts -- On pig newtons and fate and shit -- Some shit about chocolate milk and movies -- Some shit about the Weinsteins and losing your way -- Bruce Willis is a fucktard and other shit it took me 20 years to figure out -- Weed, Gretzky, and getting my shit together -- A good death -- Fuck critics -- On kindred spirits and shit -- Walking away from shit -- When shits gets tough, the tough take the bus -- George Carlin and shit -- In love, marriage, and shit -- Buellerism.;Profane, honest, and totally real advice from comedian and director Kevin Smith - one of America's most original voicesTake one look at Kevin Smith: He's a balding fatty who wears a size XXL hockey jersey, shorts, and slippers year-round. Not a likely source for life advice. But take a second look at Kevin Smith: He changed film making forever when he was twenty-four with the release of Clerks, and since then has gone on to make nine more profitable movies, runs his own production company, wrote a bestselling graphic novel, and has a beautiful wife and kids. So he must be doing something right. As Kevin's millions of Twitter followers and millions of podcast listeners know, he's the first one to admit his flaws and the last one to care about them. In early 2011, he began using his platform to answer big questions from fans-like "What should I do with my life?"--And he discovered that he had a lot to say. Tough Sh*t distills his four decades of breaking all the rules down to direct and brutally honest advice, including:Why he has accepted Ferris Bueller as his personal savior, and what the Tenets of Buellerism can teach about hiding in plain sight and lip-syncing in the face of dangerWhy it's really fun to eat but not so fun to be fatWhat to do about people who don't like your policies (for starters, tell them to pucker up and smooch your big ol' butt)What Kevin's idol Wayne Gretzky can teach us about creativity and directionFor anyone who's out of a job, out of luck, or just out of sugary snack foods, Tough Sh*t is an unabashedly honest guide to getting the most out of doing the least. 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 . The New York Times bestseller that is profane, honest, and contains totally wise sh*t from one of America's most original voices. 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 comic book store, and has built a podcasting empire. Tough Sh*t is the dirty business that Kevin has been digesting for forty-two years and now he's ready to put it in your hands. Kevin provides you with a blueprint for success, taking 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...