This qualifies as an intense skimming which I enjoyed very much (also Shayla this was another one that I put on hold and was like the 100th person but somehow got bumped up.)

I like Artie's brutal honesty a lot. I don't think I'll ever feel like he was a good Jackie replacement. It's pretty clear to me from a psychological perspective Howard got someone he could run over and control completely.

OK that's a complete aside and has nothing to do with the book. It's really good, fascinating insight into a kind of normal guy who makes it big...I did want to know more about his comedy process, like how he comes up with jokes and stuff. Good stuff.