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Writing Credits(WGA)
Howard Stern | ... | (book) |
Len Blum | ... | (screenplay) and |
Michael Kalesniko | ... | (screenplay) |
Cast (in credits order)
Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur, webcam model and former pornographic film. Jameson has also crossed over into mainstream pop culture, starting with a minor role in Howard Stern's 1997 film Private Parts. Her mainstream.
Howard Stern | ... | Himself | |
Robin Quivers | ... | Robin Quivers | |
Mary McCormack | ... | Alison Stern | |
Fred Norris | ... | Fred Norris | |
Paul Giamatti | ... | Kenny | |
Gary Dell'Abate | ... | Gary Dell'Abate | |
Jackie Martling | ... | Jackie Martling | |
Carol Alt | ... | Gloria | |
Richard Portnow | ... | Ben Stern | |
Kelly Bishop | ... | Ray Stern | |
Henry Goodman | ... | Moti | |
Jonathan Hadary | ... | Griff | |
Paul Hecht | ... | Ross Buckingham | |
Allison Janney | ... | Dee Dee | |
Michael Murphy | ... | Roger Erlick | |
James Murtaugh | ... | Payton | |
Reni Santoni | ... | Vallesecca | |
Lee Wilkof | ... | Marvin Mamoulian | |
Melanie Good | ... | Brittany Fairchild | |
Theresa Lynn | ... | Orgasm Woman | |
Amber Smith | ... | Julie | |
Althea Cassidy | ... | The Kielbasa Queen | |
Jenna Jameson | ... | Mandy | |
Bobby Boriello | ... | Seven-year-old Howard (as Bobby Borriello) | |
Michael Maccarone | ... | 12-year-old Howard | |
Matt Friedman | ... | 16-year-old Howard (as Matthew Friedman) | |
John Michael Bolger | ... | Music Awards Technician | |
John Stamos | ... | John Stamos | |
Chris Barron | ... | Chris Barron | |
Flavor Flav | ... | Flavor Flav (as Flava Flav) | |
M.C. Hammer | ... | M.C. Hammer (as Hammer) | |
Ted Nugent | ... | Ted Nugent | |
Ozzy Osbourne | ... | Ozzy Osbourne | |
John Popper | ... | John Popper | |
Slash | ... | Slash | |
Renee Suran | ... | Renee Suran | |
Dee Snider | ... | Dee Snider | |
Tiny Tim | ... | Himself | |
Steven Gilborn | ... | Howard's Agent | |
Curtis McClarin | ... | Airline Representative | |
Richard B. Shull | ... | Symphony Sid | |
Evan Roberts | ... | Elliot | |
Gabriel De Silva | ... | Herbie | |
Jennifer Gareis | ... | Coed | |
Mandy Fabian | ... | Coed (as Mandy Steckelberg) | |
Ali Marsh | ... | Blind Coed | |
Scott Cohen | ... | Friend | |
James Villemaire | ... | Friend | |
Wendy Hoopes | ... | Elyse | |
Richard Russell Ramos | ... | Film Professor | |
Gordon Joseph Weiss | ... | Unshaven Deejay | |
Allison Furman | ... | Barb | |
Julie Gawkowski | ... | Patricia Fonfara | |
Davenia McFadden | ... | Nurse | |
Michael C. Gwynne | ... | Duke of Rock (as Michael Gwynne) | |
Irene DeCook | ... | Leather Weather Lady | |
Jordan Derwin | ... | Rubberbound Man | |
Silas Weir Mitchell | ... | Patient | |
Stuart Rudin | ... | Trembling Patient | |
Richard Ziman | ... | Salesman | |
Adam LeFevre | ... | Sales Manager | |
Janine Lindemulder | ... | Camp Director's Wife | |
Scott Lawrence | ... | News Guy | |
Christine Tucci | ... | Doctor | |
Kim Chan | ... | Waiter | |
Nick Wyman | ... | Douglas Kiker | |
Stephen Pearlman | ... | Couple Looking for Apartment | |
Catherine Wolf | ... | Couple Looking for Apartment | |
Tom Tammi | ... | Corporate Executive | |
Luke Reilly | ... | Imus | |
Rick Levi | ... | Lawyer | |
Peter Jacobson | ... | Lawyer | |
Leslie Bibb | ... | NBC Tour Guide | |
Joanne Camp | ... | Reenie | |
Peter Maloney | ... | Researcher | |
Sarah Zinsser | ... | Kenny's Secretary | |
Barry Papick | ... | Engineer | |
David Letterman | ... | David Letterman | |
Christine Toy Johnson | ... | NBC Switchboard Operator (as Christine Toy) | |
Alison Stern | ... | NBC Switchboard Operator | |
Brian Johnson | ... | Brian Johnson - AC-DC Singer | |
Angus Young | ... | Angus Young - AC-DC Lead Guitar | |
Malcolm Young | ... | Malcolm Young - AC-DC Rhythm Guitar | |
Phil Rudd | ... | Phil Rudd - AC-DC Drummer | |
Cliff Williams | ... | Cliff Williams - AC-DC Bassist | |
Susan Pratt | ... | Stewardess | |
Sasha Martin | ... | Howard's Daughter | |
Sarah Hyland | ... | Howard's Daughter (as Sarah Jane Hyland) | |
John Melendez | ... | John Melendez (as 'Stuttering' John Melendez) | |
Crackhead Bob | ... | Himself (as George 'Crackhead Bob' Harvey) | |
Nicole Bass | ... | Nicole Bass | |
Camille Grammer | ... | Bikini Girl in Westchester (as Camille Donatacci) | |
Danna Bradley | ... | Transvestite | |
Seth Silver | ... | Transvestite | |
Carrie Flaska | ... | Wife in Car | |
Steve Ballot | ... | Husband | |
Brian Costantini | ... | DC Cop | |
Barnett Milton Lloyd | ... | DC Cop | |
Aimee Luzier | ... | Betty Jean Rushton (voice) | |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Eric Attio | ... | Airplane Pilot (scenes deleted) | |
Demetria Bailey | ... | Concert Attendee | |
Lawrence Cioppa | ... | Alison's Father | |
Rico Racine | ... | NBC Studio Guy | |
Mary Lou Allgood | ... | Lesbian Harem Girl (uncredited) | |
Alley Baggett | ... | Girl in Lesbian Camp (uncredited) | |
Damian Bailey | ... | Student (uncredited) | |
Janai P. Canada | ... | Extra (uncredited) | |
John Capo | ... | (uncredited) | |
Wilson Cleveland | ... | Concertgoer (uncredited) | |
Joe Tom Collins | ... | College Student (uncredited) | |
Joseph Corredor | ... | MTV Awards Extra (uncredited) | |
Peter Costanza | ... | (uncredited) | |
Bashirrah Creswell | ... | Teresa (uncredited) | |
Christopher Del Gaudio | ... | Concertgoer (uncredited) | |
Steve DiGennaro | ... | Rally Supporter (uncredited) | |
Mary Dimino | ... | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) | |
Brother Eden Douglas | ... | Islamic Bodyguard #2 (uncredited) | |
Patrick Coleman Duncan | ... | Film School Student (uncredited) | |
Stuart Ellis | ... | (uncredited) | |
Edie Falco | ... | Alison's Friend (uncredited) | |
Shawn P. Farrell | ... | Rally / Concert goer (uncredited) | |
Mia Farrow | ... | Herself (uncredited) | |
Al Giordano | ... | Background (uncredited) | |
Tommy Groth | ... | Audience Member (uncredited) | |
Larry Guardino | ... | Passerby (uncredited) | |
Barry Hirschberg | ... | Background (uncredited) | |
Sonia Kazarova | ... | Escort to John Stamos - MTV Music Awards (uncredited) | |
Bradley Kell | ... | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) | |
James Koons | ... | Rally Go'er (uncredited) | |
James Krieger | ... | (uncredited) | |
Stacey Louis | ... | College Student (uncredited) | |
Frank Lukacs | ... | Extra (uncredited) | |
Katie MacIntosh | ... | MTV Award Presenter (uncredited) | |
Bonnie Monaghan | ... | Academy Award Attendee (uncredited) | |
Jennifer Moody | ... | Biker Chick (uncredited) | |
James Murray | ... | Student (uncredited) | |
Joy Newman | ... | Mary Magdalene - Howard's College Film Project (uncredited) | |
Francesco Paladino | ... | Academy Awards Actor (uncredited) | |
Iggy Pop | ... | Iggy Pop (uncredited) | |
Sal Rinella | ... | Concertgoer (uncredited) | |
Kevin Scullin | ... | Disc Jockey at WCCC (uncredited) | |
Kennen Sisco | ... | Autograph Girl (uncredited) | |
David Sontag | ... | Biker (uncredited) | |
Matilda Szydagis | ... | Audience Member (uncredited) | |
Larry Tobias | ... | Man in Crowd (uncredited) | |
Emmanuel Todorov | ... | Audience Member (uncredited) | |
Christopher Tracy | ... | Concert Guard (uncredited) | |
J.D. Walters | ... | Autograph Seeker (uncredited) | |
Christopher White | ... | Student (uncredited) | |
Wendy Whoppers | ... | Big-Breasted Woman (uncredited) |
Produced by
Celia D. Costas | ... | co-producer (as Celia Costas) |
Daniel Goldberg | ... | executive producer |
Keith J. Knight | ... | video segment producer |
Joe Medjuck | ... | executive producer |
Ivan Reitman | ... | producer |
Matt Sager | ... | segment producer |
Keith Samples | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
Walt Lloyd | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
Peter Teschner |
Casting By
Olivia Harris |
Phyllis Huffman |
Production Design by
Charles Rosen |
Art Direction by
Rick Butler |
Set Decoration by
Beth Kushnick |
Costume Design by
Joseph G. Aulisi |
Makeup Department
Stephen G. Bishop | ... | hair stylist |
Colleen Callaghan | ... | hair designer |
Kymbra Callaghan | ... | makeup artist |
Ken Chase | ... | makeup artist: Howard |
Linda Grimes | ... | makeup artist |
Paul Huntley | ... | wig maker |
Sharon Ilson | ... | supervising makeup artist |
Neal Martz | ... | special makeup artist |
Ralph Morone | ... | hair stylist |
Karen Reuter Fabbo | ... | makeup artist |
Anthony Veader | ... | second hairstylist |
Todd Kleitsch | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
Donna E. Bloom | ... | unit production manager: second unit |
Celia D. Costas | ... | unit production manager (as Celia Costas) |
Monica Levinson | ... | production supervisor |
Sean T. Stratton | ... | post-production supervisor (as Sean Stratton) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kenneth G. Brown | ... | second second assistant director |
Michael DeCasper | ... | second assistant director |
E.J. Foerster | ... | second unit director |
Richard Graves | ... | first assistant director |
Michael Haley | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
Amy Lauritsen | ... | second second assistant director |
Glen Trotiner | ... | second assistant director |
Christopher Woods | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
Jonathan Arkin | ... | assistant art director |
JoAnn Atwood | ... | on-set dresser |
Nicholas R. Bell | ... | art department production assistant |
Martin Bernstein | ... | construction coordinator |
Philip Canfield | ... | property assistant (as Philip C. Canfield) |
Robert Currie | ... | on-set dresser |
Michael Curry Sr. | ... | construction foreperson |
Chris DeTitta | ... | leadperson (as Christopher DeTitta) |
Andrew Dimeo | ... | set dresser (as Andrew DiMeo) |
Kate Falzarano | ... | property assistant (as Kathy Fundus-Falzarano) |
John J. Flugel | ... | set dresser |
Ralph Fratianni | ... | assistant construction grip |
Paul Gaily | ... | set dresser |
Joseph Garzero | ... | chargeperson scenic artist |
Michael Herlihy | ... | carpenter |
Richard Hoppe | ... | property assistant (as Richard K. Hoppe) |
Lori Johnson | ... | assistant set decorator |
Richard S. Kamin | ... | construction foreperson (as Richard Kamin) |
Barbara A. Kastner | ... | supervising property person |
Lara Kelly | ... | art department coordinator |
Marion Kolsby | ... | assistant art director |
Gary Kosko | ... | assistant art director |
Victor Morales | ... | shop person |
Christopher Nelson | ... | set dresser |
John Oates Jr. | ... | set dresser |
Arne Olsen | ... | supervising construction grip |
Louis J. Porzio | ... | carpenter |
Michael Saccio | ... | set dresser |
Mitch Towse | ... | set dresser |
Joan Winters | ... | graphic designer |
John Wolanczyk | ... | camera scenic artist (as John P. Wolanczyk) |
Marc Ameruso | ... | assistant set dresser (uncredited) |
Wayne T. Leonard | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Gary Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
Steve Bartkowicz | ... | re-recording engineer |
Michael J. Benavente | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
Arlan H. Boll | ... | sound |
Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer (as Gary Bourgeois) |
Weldon Brown | ... | adr mixer |
Aaron Bryson | ... | recordist |
Dean Drabin | ... | foley mixer |
Susan Dudeck | ... | adr editor |
John Dunn | ... | supervising sound editor |
Julie Feiner | ... | dialogue editor |
Joel Holland | ... | sound recordist |
Paul Holzborn | ... | foley artist |
Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer |
Allen Hurd | ... | dialogue editor |
Lou Kleinman | ... | dialogue editor |
John Kwiatkowski | ... | dialogue editor |
Kim Maitland | ... | boom operator |
Tod A. Maitland | ... | production sound mixer |
Dean G. Manly | ... | sound effects editor (as Dean Manly) |
James Morioka | ... | assistant sound editor |
T.J. O'Mara | ... | boom operator |
Jeena M. Phelps | ... | assistant sound editor (as Jeena Phelps) |
Larry Provost | ... | sound engineer |
Alison Sanford | ... | sound recordist |
Cary Stratton | ... | adr recordist |
James Wright | ... | sound consultant: Dolby (as James E. Wright) |
Paul J. Zydel | ... | adr mixer (as Paul Zydel) |
Dominique Decaudain | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Steve Onopa | ... | production sound mixer (uncredited) |
Michael Scott | ... | sound on set: assistant (uncredited) |
Kira Smith | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Hugo Weng | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Connie Brink | ... | special effects (as Conrad F. Brink) |
Stunts
Daniel W. Barringer | ... | stunt coordinator |
Charlie Brewer | ... | stunt double: Howard Sern / stunt player |
Doug Coleman | ... | stunt coordinator |
Roy Farfel | ... | stunt player |
Donald John Hewitt | ... | stunt player (as Don Hewitt Jr.) |
Anthony Salvador Lewis | ... | Howard Stern |
Camera and Electrical Department
Mitchell Amundsen | ... | camera operator (as C. Mitchell Amundsen) |
K.C. Bailey | ... | still photographer |
Albert Bassi | ... | camera trainee |
James Boniece | ... | first company rigging grip |
Deborah Brozina | ... | second assistant camera |
Richard Brooks Burton | ... | gyrosphere technician: aerial unit |
Paul Candrilli | ... | rigging grip |
Joe Collins | ... | first assistant camera (as Joseph Collins) |
Steve Comesky | ... | electrician (as Steven Comesky) |
Lamont Crawford | ... | company grip |
Eugene C. DePasquale | ... | company grip (as Eugene DePasquale III) |
Andrea Dorman | ... | Steadicam assistant |
Gene Engels | ... | chief lighting technician |
Richie Ford | ... | rigging electric (as Richard Ford) |
Jim Galvin | ... | electrician |
Steve Gilbert | ... | dolly grip |
Charlie Grubbs | ... | electrician (as Charles Grubbs) |
Douglas C. Hart | ... | first assistant camera: 'b' camera |
William Hines | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
Victor Huey | ... | company grip (as Victor W. Huey) |
Richard C. Kerekes | ... | dolly grip (as Richard Kerekes) |
Howard Lazarowitz | ... | video operator / video playback |
Mitchell Andrew Lillian | ... | first company grip (as Mitch Lillian) |
John R. MacDonald | ... | second assistant camera (as John MacDonald) |
Charlie Marroquin | ... | key rigging grip |
Douglas Martines | ... | tape operator: 24 track |
Frances 'Buddy' McBride | ... | chief rigging electric (as Francis 'Buddy' McBride) |
Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator |
Jim McCullagh | ... | assistant chief rigging electric |
Annie McEveety | ... | first assistant camera |
Anastas N. Michos | ... | steadicam operator (as Anastas Michos) |
John Milcetic | ... | electrician (as John T. Milcetic) |
Monique Mitchell | ... | second company grip |
William D. Moran | ... | company grip (as William Moran) |
David Norris | ... | camera operator: Wescam camera |
Louis Petraglia | ... | electrician |
Peter John Petraglia | ... | electrician |
Charles Quinlivan | ... | company grip |
Lowell Schulman | ... | electrician |
Allen Stillman | ... | supervising shop electrician |
Brian Stocklin | ... | electrician |
Phillip Todd | ... | additional second assistant camera |
Christopher Woods | ... | director of photography: second unit |
Kevin McKenna | ... | video assist operator (uncredited) |
Frank Rinato | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
Leigh French | ... | voice casting |
John Strawbridge | ... | casting associate |
Laurie Sheldon | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Michael Adkins | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Lisa Emerson | ... | costumer |
Sue Gandy | ... | assistant costume designer |
James Hammer | ... | assistant costume designer (as James P. Hammer) |
Barrett Hong | ... | costumer (as Barrett P. Hong) |
Nancy Kolomitz | ... | wardrobe assistant |
MaryAnne McAlpin-Giraldo | ... | costume shopper (as Mary Ann McAlpin) |
Shana Schoepke | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Hartsell Taylor | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Paki Wolfe | ... | wardrobe consultant |
Editorial Department
Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
Matt Friedman | ... | assistant editor: lightworks (as Matthew Friedman) |
Joe Hathaway | ... | digital color timer |
Nina Kawasaki | ... | associate film editor (as Nina Melkonian) |
Bradley Kushner | ... | post-production assistant (as Brad Kushner) |
Barry Malawski | ... | second assistant editor |
Keith Parrish | ... | color timer |
Brad Wilhite | ... | apprentice editor |
Peter Vogel | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
Eve Applebaum | ... | location assistant |
Seth Burch | ... | assistant location manager |
Patrick Burn | ... | second location manager |
Nathan Gendzier | ... | location manager (as Nathan P. Gendzier) |
Jule Ann Jappe | ... | assistant location manager (as Jule A. Jappe) |
Lauri Pitkus | ... | location manager: second unit |
David Westreich | ... | assistant location manager (as Dave Westreich) |
Jay Horne | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
Peter Afterman | ... | music supervisor |
Michael K. Bauer | ... | assistant music editor (as Michael Bauer) |
Dick Bernstein | ... | music editor |
Norman Ludwin | ... | musician (bass) |
Frank Macchia | ... | orchestrator |
Elizabeth Wendel | ... | associate music supervisor |
Seth Wittner | ... | music proof reader |
Transportation Department
Timothy Bolt | ... | insert car driver |
Timothy Shannon | ... | transportation co-captain |
James Patrick Whalen Jr. | ... | transportation coordinator (as James P. Whalen) |
Other crew
Joseph Aspromonti | ... | set production assistant (as Joe Aspromonti) |
Gregory Aull | ... | radio consultant |
Miranda Beeson | ... | clearance coordinator |
Daniel Berkowitz | ... | set production assistant (as Dan Berkowitz) |
Benita Brazier | ... | script supervisor |
John Canterella | ... | second assistant auditor |
Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot |
Kevin Christoffersen | ... | Craft Service |
Ralph Cirella | ... | production consultant |
Jennifer Cross | ... | assistant: Mr. Goldberg |
Shirley Davis | ... | assistant production coordinator |
John DeSimone | ... | production coordinator (as John De Simone) |
Timothy Donohue | ... | set production assistant |
Deb Dyer | ... | first assistant auditor |
Eric Fisher | ... | production assistant |
Adam Geiger | ... | office assistant |
Steve Grillo | ... | set production assistant (as Steven J. Grillo) |
Megan Hudson | ... | set production assistant |
Laura Lackner | ... | assistant: Howard |
Keri Lederman | ... | production secretary (as Keri Lynn Lederman) |
Andrew Marcus | ... | production assistant (as Andrew B. Marcus) |
Ronnie Mund | ... | security: Howard |
Geoffrey Nelson | ... | designer: main title / title designer: main titles |
Terry Norton | ... | assistant: Mr. Reitman |
Reina Platt | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Tina Ragsdale | ... | assistant: Mr. Goldberg |
Jodi Reiner | ... | assistant: Howard |
Brad Rivers | ... | assistant: Mr. Samples |
Alexis Rodriguez | ... | assistant: Mr. Reitman |
Jen Roskind | ... | office assistant |
Eli Roth | ... | set production assistant |
Lisa Schafer | ... | assistant: Ms. Thomas |
Michael Scott | ... | production assistant |
Susan Seferian | ... | assistant: Mr. Medjuck |
Jamie Sheridan | ... | set production assistant |
Peter J. Silbermann | ... | publicist |
Brad Stephens | ... | publicist |
Jennifer Truelove | ... | set production assistant |
Rosanne Vogel | ... | production auditor |
Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc | ... | aerial coordinator |
Gabrielle Bourne | ... | distribution coordinator (uncredited) |
Scott Challgren | ... | special promotion (uncredited) |
Bernadette Lee | ... | rights and clearances (uncredited) |
Adam D. Wright | ... | distribution executive (uncredited) |
Thanks
Lorrie Boula | ... | special thanks |
Seth Cotton | ... | in memory of / very special thanks |
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Jul 28, 2008Evan rated it it was ok Shelves: celebrity-bio-or-other-memoir, ny-ny, __in-my-collection, deliciously-nasty, humor, howard-stern
I'm a Stern fan to the point that I have archives on disc of most of the radio shows going back through most of the 90s and some before that. Yet, I had never taken the time to read Howard's book. Most of the stories in this book will be familiar to longtime fans. I have to say I enjoyed Robin's autobiography a lot more than this; it is much better written and far more thoughtful and insightful. Nonetheless, there were many times I found myself laughing out loud at Howard's tome, especially when...more
Jun 20, 2012Neil rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I've been an incorrigible Stern fan since my early teenage years, when I tried to impress my older brother by finding him funny; eventually, I really did. But for a brief and glorious two-month free trial of Sirius recently, I haven't listened to him in his satellite era, yet that fleeting reunion made me remember how much I like him. I saw this book at a thrift shop and thought it was worth a few bucks.
It surprised me how perfectly it captures Stern's voice. I had no expectations about the pros...more
It surprised me how perfectly it captures Stern's voice. I had no expectations about the pros...more
Aug 20, 2009Laurie V rated it liked it
I did this all out of order. The first time I'd ever heard of Howard Stern was when I saw the film version of Private Parts in 1997 with some friends who were fans. I then read Miss America soon after it was published, again not knowing much about Howard. Fast forward to 2010 -- I'm now a Sirius radio subscriber and daily listener of Howard's show. Because of this, I thought it was about damn time I finally sat down and read Howard's great literary achievement.
I liked Miss America a lot better t...more
Oct 03, 2008Eva Leger rated it really liked itI liked Miss America a lot better t...more
Recommended to Eva by: I just like Stern
Shelves: b-non-fiction, challenged-or-banned, celebs, humor
I picked this up to read on a whim. I got the book from a friend months ago and wasn't planning on reading it right away- I thought it'd be years before I actually started it. Then I just grabbed it one morning when I stuck on about three or four other books I just couldn't get into.
I started flying through these pages. I think you have to already find Howard Stern funny to like this though. There are scores of people who would be highly offended by even the 'mild' stuff he says here. By even t...more
Mar 19, 2017Bren rated it it was okI started flying through these pages. I think you have to already find Howard Stern funny to like this though. There are scores of people who would be highly offended by even the 'mild' stuff he says here. By even t...more
Shelves: biographical-and-autobiographical, read-and-reviewed, non-fiction, saw-movie-and-read-book, hollywood-high-society
I am not a Stern fan although I once was so that may influence my review but I did not find it funny nor informative.
It is however, as other reviewers have noted, quick mindless reading so there's that. I think one's appreciation of the book will vary depending on how a big a Stern fan one is. Since I am not a fan, I sped through this, was bored much of the time and was glad when I finished it.
It is however, as other reviewers have noted, quick mindless reading so there's that. I think one's appreciation of the book will vary depending on how a big a Stern fan one is. Since I am not a fan, I sped through this, was bored much of the time and was glad when I finished it.
Read 10 or 15 years ago after enjoying the film many times. Works better as a film in my opinion.
Mar 17, 2014Patrick Michael rated it it was amazing
Probably one of my favorite books I have ever read. Many times I have had to put the book down over the years because I am laughing so hard.
Jul 20, 2016The Badger rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Meh... It seemed as if Howard was trying way too hard to be interesting.
Dec 31, 2018Adam Helsel rated it did not like it
I, like many of my peers, became a Stern Show fan in the mid/late-90s in my adolescence. “Private Parts” came out in 1993 making it a little before my time. I am a huge Stern Show fan but as for Stern himself i am lukewarm at best. The homophobia, arrogance, and flirting with racism are all accessories to the main crime of Stern being unfunny at best and annoying at worst in “Private Parts”. These things don’t just shine through in “Private Parts”, they blind the reader.
I considered this book r...more
I considered this book r...more
Apr 29, 2019Jennifer England rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Well I have to say I actually liked this book. I never even thought that much about Howard. Had heard about him. My guy has Sirius radio and we sometimes do take 3 - 6 hour trips. More so in the summer months. Car shows and camping. Over the past few years I have been subjected to listen without being able to get away. At first I was a bit annoyed as many others but then after a couple of interviews I realized he is interesting in a different way. I love to read and some of the books I have read...more
I was born in 1990 and grew up hearing all about how horrible and disgusting Howard Stern was. As a child, I had no idea what the hell he was talking about or why is was so bad. My parents never gave me an explanation, just a 'he's scum' when I asked. As an adult, I now have a certain level of respect for the man.
I know this book was published twenty plus years ago but it still holds a lot of value and truth about the world we live in. The FCC and government are still censoring and controlling...more
I need to warn you people, stay away if you aren't a fan of The King of all Media. I loved this book but I know is because I'm a Super fan, I think only a Stern listener will understand the references and dedications for this book. It was really interesting to find out how Howard stern got started and what he had to go through to become the King! And how he met his wife Allison and how he met Robin and Fred. I was really engaged, some rants I could have lived without but then again It's Howard S...more
Sep 22, 2017Aydan Schlaffman rated it really liked it
Private Parts was a great book to read, as it was very entertaining, but also informative of some of the life of Howard Stern. As a big Howard Stern fan, I was very fortunate to get a hold of this book. The book had me laughing all the way through. This book consists of interviews from the Howard Stern Show, articles, pictures, information on his life, and how he got to where he was, and also his opinions on certain people and concepts. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Ho...more
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. It was what expected and more. It's all about the King of All Media. I remember reading it in the Albuquerque airport years ago when I was waiting for my mom and my sister. I have never started laughing out loud in public before. It's a genuine story that really personifies Howard Stern in a well presented manner.
Loved it!
Laughed my ass off throughout the whole book.
Going to be one of my favorite autobiography
Baba Booey to yall!
Stuff on the comedians was hilarious. Especially Kinison and Andrew Dice Clay.
I read this before I heard Howard. After I heard Howard, he sounds exactly like the voice in the book.
Jun 08, 2018Deanna Mackenzie rated it really liked it
This was a laugh-out-loud-when-you-are-by-yourself kind of funny! The contrast in showing tender, emotional moments in his life made it all the more enjoyable.
The funniest most erotic experience I've ever had with a book. If you've read it you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. It was so hilarious, obscene and mostly kinky to the point that I wanted to fuck it for god's sakes, literally!! I’ll get to that later. I would never have thought that I will come to like this book this much. I picked it up randomly at a bookstore. I remember when I first laid eyes on it; I didn’t think it was going to be any good but it turned out to be by far the funnie...more
Oct 10, 2016L rated it liked it · review of another edition
i was late jumping on the stern bandwagon, so this book is an interesting way to catch up on the history of how this formerly outcasted, underappreciated, racey radio show host from long island overcame the odds, becomming a millionaire by creating an empire and turning into what some consider a revolutionairy icon by changing the paradigm of talk radio. i don't want to put him on a pedestal, but i find his story worth reading. this book may seem long considering its girth, but the font is big...more
I read this on the beach over the course of a few days. It's definitely a quick and fairly mindless read. I used to be a fan of Howard when he had his TV show on CBS and was on terrestrial radio in NYC. The best parts of this book are contained in his upbringing and rise to the top of the radio world. He fought some serious battles and refused to back down from management. This ended up getting him fired, but it also let to a half billion dollar deal with Sirius. It's really amazing and somewhat...more
I'll admit, I saw the movie Private Parts before I read the book, and my initial thought was 'You know, Howard isn't such a bad guy. I don't know why he gets as much shit as he does. I admire what he did for radio, and I really admire his 'I don't give a fuck' attitude.' But the more I read this book, the more I began to see why people don't like Howard. He's a racist, a misogynist, and an overall creep. There were so many times where I had to put this book down, because he said some things that...more
After driving 21 straight hours from Miami to Phila, and spending a large part of that time listening to Stern archives, I decided to give this book a try. While I do find Stern arrogant and sometimes unfailingly immature, I do have a great amount of appreciation for what he did for radio, and respect for the honesty with which he describes his own life to his listeners, something that is increasing rare these days. Unfortunately, this book is trash. It seems Stern just used it as a platform to...more
I admit it, I am a Howard Stern fan. This man has made me laugh for years! I read Private Parts many years ago when it was first released, and also saw the movie.
Recently, I found book again after moving, and decided to re-read it. Years later, it was still very funny to me! It was like taking a walk down memory lane and getting to relive so many stories that Howard told throughout the years.
The book even had a new form of entertainment due to his divorce which took after the book and movie wer...more
Recently, I found book again after moving, and decided to re-read it. Years later, it was still very funny to me! It was like taking a walk down memory lane and getting to relive so many stories that Howard told throughout the years.
The book even had a new form of entertainment due to his divorce which took after the book and movie wer...more
You know, if I would have read this in 1993 I would have given it 4 or maybe even 5 stars but it's hard to do that now, 20 years later when the only relevant part of the book is when he describes his childhood. Other than that, the book is very out of date. Feuds that existed in 1993 between Stern and other celebs were patched up a long time ago.
I always wondered how come he never re-released it if it was so successful. Now I finally get it. It's a great read for a hardcore fan but it's more li...more
I always wondered how come he never re-released it if it was so successful. Now I finally get it. It's a great read for a hardcore fan but it's more li...more
Nov 20, 2012Sergio GRANDE rated it really liked it
I'm at odds with some of my fellow reviewers here. One of them rightly criticizes the book for not being insightful enough; others object to it because Stern appears self-absorbed, immature, lascivious, smutty and I don't know what else.
This is Howard Stern's biography for God's sake! WTF were you expecting?! Of course the book is shallow, and cruel, and self-absorbed, and immature and smutty. It's also brutally funny and full-frontal irreverent.
To those fellow reviewers I alluded in the first...more
This is Howard Stern's biography for God's sake! WTF were you expecting?! Of course the book is shallow, and cruel, and self-absorbed, and immature and smutty. It's also brutally funny and full-frontal irreverent.
To those fellow reviewers I alluded in the first...more
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Howard Stern is an American radio host, humorist and media mogul. Stern hosts The Howard Stern Show four days a week (Monday–Thursday) on Howard 100, a Sirius Satellite Radio station.
The self-proclaimed 'King of All Media' has been dubbed a shock jock for his highly controversial use of scatological, sexual, and racial humor. Stern has said that the show was never about shocking people, but primar...more
The self-proclaimed 'King of All Media' has been dubbed a shock jock for his highly controversial use of scatological, sexual, and racial humor. Stern has said that the show was never about shocking people, but primar...more