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How I Slept My Way to the Middle

Secrets and Stories from Stage, Screen, and Interwebs

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Audie Award Finalist, Humor, 2014

Kevin Pollak rose through the comedy club ranks at the feet of Don Rickles and Bill Cosby, Johnny Carson, and George Carlin. Named one of Comedy Central’s Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time, he’s a killer impressionist — Falk, Shatner, Walken, Nicholson — a versatile actor with one of the most respected filmographies around, and an Internet pioneer. He’s done it all, and now he’s ready to spill the beans.

Ballsy, hilarious, and revealing, How I Slept My Way to the Middle winningly combines never-before-heard stories featuring A-list entertainers with fan favorites and Kevin’s own thoughts about how he made it. He turned down his first invitation to do stand-up on The Tonight Show because he knew that he’d make a bigger splash if he sat on the couch next to Johnny. That huge risk — which paid off in spades — was just the beginning. Find out how he brought John Belushi to his knees, tortured Paul Reiser (twice), bamboozled Larry King, stole Alan Arkin’s soul, almost killed Warren Beatty, and sucked face with Robert De Niro’s girlfriend. Now a new media entrepreneur, Kevin is laughing proof that if you follow your gut and believe in yourself, you can do anything you want — except have a rational conversation with Rip Torn, who’s an evil, paranoid $#!%.

©2012 Kevin Pollak (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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So much respect for this man. He does incredibly insightful interviews on his web chat shows. Just like in his Chat Show, the book shines a light on an industry.

Interesting outsiders insight into 'showbusiness'

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I listened to this in two days. He has a unique quality of being both prickly and cuddly at the same time (a bit like an over affectionate hedgehog). His self depreciation, while endearing, is so not needed. He's such a funny guy and a truly great actor, how he's not more popular is testament to the lack of taste these days. Really great book.

It's a crime that Kevin isn't bigger. Yes, in both ways.

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fantastic impressions, coupled with some great storytelling, seriously how can you go wrong you ask?

Kevin pollok supremely entertaining

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Usual Suspects and Casino are a couple of my favourite films of all time so it was a treat to hear some insider info from Kevin.
Kevin's story delivery is great and the impressions along the way really add some texture. All in all a great listen.

Loved it!

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Great stories and Kevin’s narration is really good and engaging. Gives a great insight into what it’s like behind the scenes making movies. Recommended!

Excellent

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