- Paperback: 164 pages
- Publisher: Bridgecross Communications (November 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 098100377X
- ISBN-13: 978-0981003771
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.9 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,153,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Is it possible to defend yourself from a 'roid raged body builder with a 'roid raged Chihuaha? Have you ever been seen in your backyard trying to collect a pee sample from your dog with a bone china tea cup? Has a close relative ever waved a dead rat under your nose and asked you if it was fresh enough to eat? For nearly a decade Steve Pitt has been amusing his fellow writers with his off-beat postings on professional writer list-servs. His topics include everyday subjects like friends, family and his numerous side careers as militia soldier, movie extra, armored truck guard, resort cook, and stay-at-home dad. His fellow writers have compared Steve's humour to Bob Newhart, David Sedaris and Stephen Leacock. Many of these list-serv yarns have gone on to find publication in Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Toronto Life, Stitches, Canadian Health and the Globe and Mail. Here is what other writers are saying about Steve Pitt's writing: "These true life tales range from the gently picaresque to the wildly funny. Leacock Redux"William Deverell, award winning crime novelist, Pender Island BC "He's pee your pants funny. This book should come with a warning label or pack of adult diapers" Helena Katz, author/journalist, Fort Smith, NWT "He surfaces with novel insights and bust-a-gut laughs every time. Steve Pitt is an expert storyteller, both wickedly funny and deeply generous a master of observational humour with heart." Joanne Carnegie, Professional Writers Association of Canada, Monreal
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Couldn't put it down!!!!!!!!,
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This review is from: My Life and Other Lies: Tales from the Writer's List (Paperback)
This book is super funny and a must read for everyone. I alternated between reading it aloud to my partner and trying to put it down so I wouldn't read it too quickly and then gave in and read it, and laughed, and read it, and laughed. Best not to try to read this while engaging in eating or drinking as you will laugh so hard you might choke. Even my 11 year old nephew was laughing as I read him bits.Pitt's humour is at times subtle, and at others glaringly obviously. His ability to shape words and expressions is masterful. The stories will stick you with but you'll want to read them again, and share with friends.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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My Life and Other Lies,
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This review is from: My Life and Other Lies: Tales from the Writer's List (Paperback)
It's often said that comedians are Canada's greatest export. For some reason, humorous Canucks prefer half-naked surfing at Big Sur to the existential joys of licking steel flagpoles in The Yukon. But the funny brain drain stops with Steve Pitt. He's determined to remain north of the 49th parallel if only because he's wanted for crimes against humanity. The world's loss is our gain as Pitt is clearly the finest humourist in Canada. Stephen Leacock would be proud.Fred Desjardins Professional Writers Association of Canada
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Humour in the Leacock style,
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This book is laugh until you snort, guffaw and hoot out loud funny. Do not start it unless you have time to read it cover to cover, and make sure that all hot beverages are resting safely on a hard surface.
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