The comic who's a guy's guy, Tim Allen is the star of ABC's Home Improvement, one of television's most successful sit-coms. In this first book, All...
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Feb 13, 2010
Kevin
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Tim Allen has always been a fantastic comedian, and Ive always been an ardent fan ever since Home Improvement. ALthough the title seemed seemed a lil odd, I thought Id give a chance anyways.. Tim decribes how his "roaring" male ego came to be, with an amazing shot of humor. If you're a man reading this book will definitely bring back those memories of all the crazy things boys did during the different phases of growing up. If you're a woman, here's your chance to understand why those b
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Oct 31, 2011
Rich
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Uuuhhhh? Tim Allen was a writer? This book was in fact written at the peak of his fame with Home Improvement and The Santa Claus, both of which I am a big fan. The subject matter is mostly about being a man R-R-R-R (this is how he spells his signature call in the book) and our differences to the fairer sex.
This is definitely a product of its day. One can imagine 50% of sales were for Fathers Day presents given the September release date & it just seems designed only for this purpose More...
This is definitely a product of its day. One can imagine 50% of sales were for Fathers Day presents given the September release date & it just seems designed only for this purpose More...
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Jul 16, 2011
Thom
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When I came across this book in the bookstore, I was surprised. I knew Tim Allen from his Home Improvement series and became an instant fan of the grunting and occasionally inapt “do-it-yourself” guru, Tim (the tool man) Taylor. I was mildly surprised that he could write. I was really surprised that he seemed to have actually written a book. That was all the excuse I needed to add Don’t Stand too Close to a Naked Man to my growing pile of purchases.
From the first paragraph I could hear, th More...
From the first paragraph I could hear, th More...
Jul 06, 2009
Jamie
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Got this as a Christmas present from my sister, and within the month, I lent it back to her, my mother, and my other sisters.
This was a fun little book, based on the comedy routines of Tim Allen, but also laced with some autobiographical material on the man. It's refreshing to men who will read it and think, "I do that too!", while also being readable and enlightening to women who will say, "*THAT'S* why they do that?!?"
Fun, quick read that is far sup More...
This was a fun little book, based on the comedy routines of Tim Allen, but also laced with some autobiographical material on the man. It's refreshing to men who will read it and think, "I do that too!", while also being readable and enlightening to women who will say, "*THAT'S* why they do that?!?"
Fun, quick read that is far sup More...
Feb 26, 2009
Sabrina
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I read 'I'm Not Really Here' years ago and have reread it a couple of times, but I'm not sure if it's only in my memories that it's good, or if this one is just so much worse. I literally threw it away after two chapters, because it was too painful to read.
Even though I understand that the parts are basically stand-up routines, I'd really appreciate some cohesion within the chapters. And even though comedy often lives off of stereotypes (and I can laugh about them), I did find his g More...
Even though I understand that the parts are basically stand-up routines, I'd really appreciate some cohesion within the chapters. And even though comedy often lives off of stereotypes (and I can laugh about them), I did find his g More...
Mar 18, 2011
Alex
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I was watching the E! True Hollywood Story on Home Improvement the other day, and they mentioned Tim Allen had written an autobiography. Since I have some strange obsession with celebrity books, I was naturally intrigued, and went and checked it out immediately.
Unfortunately, it was just Tim talking about how guys are horny and woman don't understand. I read all the way to page 60, and then started skipping ahead wondering if it got better. I read one other chapter all the way through More...
Unfortunately, it was just Tim talking about how guys are horny and woman don't understand. I read all the way to page 60, and then started skipping ahead wondering if it got better. I read one other chapter all the way through More...
Feb 18, 2010
Fu
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i love tim allen. i laughed out loud throughout this book. although he is speaking from a male point of view, i found that he was spot-on about a lot of things in life. ALTHOUGH...the guy clearly has issues with women. he complains through the entire book about how women step all over men and "it's not fair!!!" wahh. kinda obnoxious. he also can't say a nice thing about his wife (except for maybe 2 sentences of the standard.."no, really.. i love my wife. guilt ridden section) whic
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Jan 11, 2012
The book Don’t Stand too Close to a Naked Man by Tim Allen is pretty funny. The book doesn’t really have a plot or a main story line its about guys growing up. A lot of it is funny because its either happened or you hear of it happened to people when they were growing up. Through out the book Tim Allen sounds like the uncle you look up to explaining his childhood, like how he got arrested, being in a band, partying all the time. The book is pretty funny and keeps you interested even thou More...
Mar 19, 2008
Sarah
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I wasn't sure what to expect from Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man but I was hooked and laughing myself silly half way through the first chapter. The book was written midway through Home Improvement (1991-9) but only mentions the show in passing. The book is mostly a memoir told as a series of stand-up routines.
Allen begins the book by explaining why he's a comedian. He points the finger squarely at his last name (Dick). I had to giggle there not because of the many penis tangen More...
Allen begins the book by explaining why he's a comedian. He points the finger squarely at his last name (Dick). I had to giggle there not because of the many penis tangen More...
Jun 14, 2011
Indah "Threez"
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Baru tahu Tim Allen nama aslinya Timothy Allen Dick. Nama keluarga yang amat mengganggu pertumbuhan jiwa sampai dibahas berhalaman-halaman. Eh, pas mau tampil di teve malah dilarang pakai nama asli, takut dikira mengada-ada supaya lucu saja.
Buku ini boleh dibilang semi biografi, karena meskipun ngocol tentang apa saja selalu dikaitkan dengan pengalaman pribadi Tim Allen dari masa kanak-kanak hingga dewasa. Berbeda dari buku Seinfeld atau Paul Reiser yang isinya ku More...
Baru tahu Tim Allen nama aslinya Timothy Allen Dick. Nama keluarga yang amat mengganggu pertumbuhan jiwa sampai dibahas berhalaman-halaman. Eh, pas mau tampil di teve malah dilarang pakai nama asli, takut dikira mengada-ada supaya lucu saja.
Buku ini boleh dibilang semi biografi, karena meskipun ngocol tentang apa saja selalu dikaitkan dengan pengalaman pribadi Tim Allen dari masa kanak-kanak hingga dewasa. Berbeda dari buku Seinfeld atau Paul Reiser yang isinya ku More...
Jul 23, 2010
Amanda
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This book was awesome! Every woman should read it. This book delves deep into the male psyche. Ever want to know just why your husband will not put the toilet seat down? Allen is a no holds barred type of guy. He will tell you what he wants and not sugar coat a damn thing. That is exactly what 'Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man' is. He is unapologetic in how he is, what he is. He is a man. Point blank. He makes no excuses. He tells of his first chubby. His first real honest to god crush, who
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Jun 29, 2011
Kristen
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Even though “Don’t Stand” was written in 1995, it really holds up. It was funny and entertaining, and a really quick read.
It did get a little repetitive in parts, but I’ll probably seek out his other books. Since this book was right before "Santa Clause" came out, I would like to read about his life after the movie, and the movies since then. I’ll probably pick up his other books.
It did get a little repetitive in parts, but I’ll probably seek out his other books. Since this book was right before "Santa Clause" came out, I would like to read about his life after the movie, and the movies since then. I’ll probably pick up his other books.
Jul 18, 2011
Waven
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I loved this book as a teenager. It's a very easy read and manages a sort of nostalgic appeal, but it also has a lot of fluff. Since it isn't meant to be taken too seriously, it would make a great beach read or in-flight quickie. I laughed out loud a handful of times and often found myself smiling; and the last fifty pages or so really picked up. They are easily the best of the book, though the short piece on his father is also quite touching. His descriptions of childhood and jail are also
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Jul 28, 2009
Jessica
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This must have been my first foray into humor writing, even before Dave Barry! I was probably too young to learn that one of my favorite TV stars had done prison time. Also that stuff about strip clubs. But clearly it primed the pump for the much cleaner humor of Dave Barry a few months later.
Jul 26, 2011
Christina
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I think this one was definitely more for a man to read but it was still kind of funny. Tim Allen is very straight forward and you can see a lot of his real personality come out in this one. Not a novel but a series of his experiences in life.
Feb 08, 2012
Jesse
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I read this in jail. I remember it being pretty funny. He talks about the time he spent in prison. I remember him talking about the heavy duty toilets they have in prison, "You could flush a pony down those things". There are worse books to read.
Apr 15, 2008
Maurean
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I went through school with Tim's wife, Jane, and I just LUVED him in "Home Improvement", so I thought I'd give his book a read.
So, you would think that now, after having read “Dirty Jokes & Beer” by Drew Carey, and making my way through Paul Reiser’s “Couplehood”, that I would have realized for myself that just because I luv them in their 30 minute sit-com television appearances (and I *DO*…DID...all of them!), that this doesn’t necessarily translate into an uproarious romp More...
So, you would think that now, after having read “Dirty Jokes & Beer” by Drew Carey, and making my way through Paul Reiser’s “Couplehood”, that I would have realized for myself that just because I luv them in their 30 minute sit-com television appearances (and I *DO*…DID...all of them!), that this doesn’t necessarily translate into an uproarious romp More...
Jul 06, 2009
Theresa
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I read this book back when the Home Improvement show was in its prime. It was hysterical. I laughed til I cried! I even got my husband, who is not a reader, to read it!
Jun 08, 2010
Scott
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Hilarious!! I loved the way Tim Allen describes his life. He holds nothing back. Great read for me.
Mar 22, 2009
ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ
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I liked this book. The first half of the book was better than the last half but it was still a very enjoyable, funny and light hearted read. If you like Tim Allen's comedy and stand-up, you'll enjoy this book.
Sep 05, 2010
Jim
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Good book when he was at his apex of popularity. Actually not a bad read.
Apr 22, 2010
Karen
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I found this book really funny, laugh out loud and have people on the bus giving you funny looks funny.
Aug 22, 2011
Chris
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A Tim Allen point of view on men & women (mostly men), with a sprinkling of autobiography thrown in.
