My experience with comedy changed when I saw Tommy Boy. My uncle showed it to me when I was in middle school and I instantly fell in love with it. We would quote it constantly and it was a bonding experience for my cousin, my brother, and me. I was an old soul around that age, loving 80's and 90's music and movies, and Tommy Boy became a staple in our household. Ever since, I've been a huge Chris Farley fan.

There is a scary possibility when reading a biography/memoir, that you'll learn some distasteful things about the person you idolize. That didn't happen at all with this book. I found that this man that I think is hilarious was also a truly good-hearted person. His struggles with addiction did not make him any less of a good person, and it was hard to read about how much he struggled. There were many distasteful things that he did that were highlighted in this book, and I am glad they chose to include them, since 1) they happened and 2) to show how addiction plagued him.

This book was such an easy read for multiple reasons. The first obviously is that I was super interested in the material. The second is how this book was written and broken up. There are three clearly divided acts that flow and group the material really well. I also am a sucker for an interview and this book read very 'Daisy Jones & The Six' like which kept it interesting. 

If you're not familiar with Chris Farley, I don't know that this is necessarily the book for you. If you're a fan, then you have to read it.