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Comedy Sex God Hardcover – Illustrated, May 14, 2019
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Part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest, Comedy Sex God is a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of stand-up stand-out, podcast king, and HBO superstar Pete Holmes.
Pete Holmes is a sold-out-every-night stand-up comedian with two HBO specials and the host of the hugely successful podcast You Made It Weird, and he was the creator-star of the hit HBO show Crashing. But it wasn’t always roses for Pete. Growing up, Pete was raised an evangelical Christian, but his religion taught him that being “bad”—smoking, drinking, having doubts or premarital sex—would get him sent to an eternity in hell. So, terrified of the God he loved, Pete devoted his life to being “good,” even marrying his first girlfriend at the age of twenty-two only to discover a few years later he was being cheated on. Thanks for nothing, God.
Pete’s failed attempt at a picture-perfect life forced him to reexamine his beliefs, but neither atheism, nor Christianity, nor copious bottles of Yellow Tail led him to enlightenment. Pete longed for a model of faith that served him and his newfound uncertainties about the universe, so he embarked on a soul-seeking journey that continues to this day. Through encounters with mind-altering substances, honing his craft in front of thousands of his comedy fans, and spending time with savants like Ram Dass, Pete forged a new life—both spiritually and personally.
Beautifully written and often completely hilarious—imagine Dass’s Be Here Now if penned by one of the funniest people alive—Comedy Sex God reveals a man at the top of his game and a seeker in search of the deeper meanings of life, love, and comedy.
- Print length320 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarper
- Publication dateMay 14, 2019
- Dimensions5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-100062803972
- ISBN-13978-0062803979
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“Pete Holmes is Hunter S. Thompson if he was square as shit and funny as fuck. Did I swear enough? Pussy?” — Sarah Silverman
“The thing about Pete is that there’s this question he never stops asking in his life and work: What is this? From his standup to his podcast to his talk to show to Crashing, this What is this? question infuses all he does with an existential urgency and a spiritual vitality. This is why so many resonate with him—he’s welcoming everyone in to the ancient practice of asking and seeking and questioning and following it where it leads, insisting that we join in him in his wonder and awe. He often says We’re on a rock flying through space and he’s tired of not talking about it. Well, this time he’s writing about it, and you’re going to love it.” — Rob Bell, author of Love Wins and What Is The Bible?
“A marvelous and heartfelt story about the journey from role to soul.” — Ram Dass
“Pete Holmes is that rare stand-up comedian who is wickedly sharp without being cynical and joyously exuberant without losing his edge. In Comedy Sex God, Pete hilariously confronts his faith in a way I would never dare, unless I thought there was real money in it.” — Conan O’Brien
Pete Holmes is a thoughtful and hilarious contradiction. Centered, but ambitious. Zen, but stressed. He’s like the Buddha if the Buddha Googled himself. This memoir captures all the wonderful inconsistencies and strengths of my very funny friend. It was a joy to read. — John Mulaney
Seldom do I read such creative and humorous writing—and have it be so profound and true at the same time. To quote Thomas Merton four days before he died ‘One day you realize that most of religion is laughable. And then you realize that you are nevertheless religious.’ Peter Holmes might just be the new Merton! — Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ
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Part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest, Comedy Sex God is a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of stand-up standout, podcast king, and HBO star Pete Holmes.
Pete Holmes is a thoughtful and hilarious contradiction. Centered, but ambitious. Zen, but stressed. He’s like the Buddha if the Buddha Googled himself. This memoir captures all the wonderful inconsistencies and strengths of my very funny friend. It was a joy to read.--John Mulaney
Pete Holmes is a sold-out-every-night stand-up comedian with two HBO specials and the host of the hugely successful podcast You Made It Weird, and he was the creator-star of the hit HBO show Crashing. But it wasn’t always roses for Pete. Growing up, Pete was raised an evangelical Christian, but his religion taught him that being “bad”—smoking, drinking, having doubts or premarital sex—would get him sent to an eternity in hell. So, terrified of the God he loved, Pete devoted his life to being “good,” even marrying his first girlfriend at the age of twenty-two only to discover a few years later he was being cheated on. Thanks for nothing, God.
Pete’s failed attempt at a picture-perfect life forced him to reexamine his beliefs, but neither atheism, nor Christianity, nor copious bottles of Yellow Tail led him to enlightenment. Pete longed for a model of faith that served him and his newfound uncertainties about the universe, so he embarked on a soul-seeking journey that continues to this day. Through encounters with mind-altering substances, honing his craft in front of thousands of his comedy fans, and spending time with savants like Ram Dass, Pete forged a new life—both spiritually and personally.
Beautifully written and often completely hilarious—imagine Dass’s Be Here Now if penned by one of the funniest people alive—Comedy Sex God reveals a man at the top of his game and a seeker in search of the deeper meanings of life, love, and comedy.About the Author
Pete Holmes is a comedian, writer, cartoonist, “Christ-leaning spiritual seeker”, and podcast host. His wildly popular podcast, You Made It Weird, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life with guests ranging from Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert to Seth Rogen and Garry Shandling. Pete also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO show Crashing which he executive produced alongside Judd Apatow. An accomplished standup with three hour-long television specials and innumerous late night appearances, he continues to tour regularly to sold-out crowds. He lives with his wife and daughter in LA.
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- Publisher : Harper; Illustrated edition (May 14, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062803972
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062803979
- Item Weight : 13.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #310,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #390 in Comedy (Books)
- #2,776 in Fiction Satire
- #2,906 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies
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Pete Holmes is a comedian, writer, cartoonist, “Christ-leaning spiritual seeker”, and podcast host. His wildly popular podcast, You Made It Weird, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life with guests ranging from Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert to Seth Rogen and Garry Shandling. Pete also created and stars in the semi-autobiographical HBO show Crashing which he executive produces alongside Judd Apatow. An accomplished standup with three hour-long television specials and innumerous late night appearances, he continues to tour regularly to sold-out crowds. He lives with his wife and daughter in LA.
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Holmes grew up in the church and he attended Gordon College, a private Christian college just outside of Boston. I sort of grew up in the church and I attended Azusa Pacific University, a private Christian university just outside of Pasadena. It was very interesting reading Holmes’ experiences in college. It was like I was reading my own biography. It was almost eerie.
However, I don’t want to equate my life to Pete Holmes. He has lived a very different life. He is a comedian who has had two television shows and acclaimed podcast. I am a higher education professional with no television shows.
After Holmes’ divorce, he threw away his faith away and he pretty much started all over again. He had a lot of baggage full of guilt. He needed to deprogram his mind. After my bout with depression, I threw away my faith and started all over again. Holmes identifies as a Christ-leaning spiritualist and I love that. Though I probably lean even more, I am still redefining my spirituality.
I love reading books by comedians, because I love their perspective on life. Holmes has a unique, beautiful perspective. I have never learned so much from a comedian. I would consider Holmes more of a spiritualist than a comedian. Holmes probably does not care about the label.
If you are interested in life, you will love this book. If you are interested in comedy, you will love this book. If you like Pete Holmes, you will love this book. I was afraid this book was simply going to be a rehash of the ideas discussed in his podcast, but it’s not. The ideas may be the same, but Holmes breathes fresh life into them. You get a real, honest Pete Holmes.
I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.
Keep it crispy.
We have had a nearly opposite spiritual journey in many ways and he is such a thoughtful person that in made me understand many of the points of view that I can sometimes be too judgmental about.
He's lived a very full life for his age and it was a treat to read about his growth in comedy, spirituality and personal life. Very inspiring.