Almost Interesting: the Memoir by David Spade
Reviewed
by Laura the Libraian
David Spade showcases his trademark biting humor in this memoir
that covers his childhood growing up in Arizona, the fraternity years at
Arizona State University, his start in comedy and his breakthrough when he gets
cast on Saturday Night Live.
There's plenty of amusing anecdotes about his tumultous time at Saturday Night
Live, including a rivalry with Rob Schneider, friendships with fellow up and
comers Chris Rock and Adam Sandler and his infamous run-in with Eddie
Murphy. He also delves into his friendship/partnership with Chris Farley.
Disappointingly, he does not discuss his many famous relationships with such
celebrities as Lara Flynn Boyle, Heather Locklear, Julie Bowen and others.
Spade certainly has had a colorful life and never adopts a warm and
fuzzy tone -- it's self-deprecation all the way.
