Party of One: A Memoir in 21 Songs
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804187983 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Los Angeles. . DAVE HOLMES is a writer, comedian, and television personality who has hosted shows for MTV, CBS, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, FX, and Ovation. Recently named one of NPR’s 10 Favorite Pop Culture Personalities, he is a editor-at-large for Esquire, an on-air personality on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum
While it is so consistently hilarious that it might deceive you into thinking it’s a lighter, less serious read than the aforementioned literature-with-a-capital-L, do not be fooled: Party of One is every bit as deserving to be considered in this new wave of essential, unmissable gay writing."—Gawker“Equal parts funny and heartfeltan absolute treat.”—Entertainment Weekly (Must List)"Party of One is as charming as it is funny, and it's a testament to how pop music has the power to shape our lives."—Esquire “Holmes has a knack for breezy prose that’s insightful and funny—i.e., the kind of writing everyone on the internet aims for, but seldom hits, because the humor is labored or the perspective isn’t strong enough. Reading his book is like catching up with your favorite friend and music nerd."—Jessica
And in his twenties, in the middle of a disastrous career in advertising, he accidentally became an MTV VJ overnight when he finished second, naturally, in the Wanna Be a VJ contest, opening the door to fame, fortune, and celebrity—you know, almost. In Party of One, Holmes tells the hilariously painful and painfully hilarious tales—in the vein of Rob Sheffield, Andy Cohen, and Paul Feig—of an outsider desperate to get in, of a misfit constantly changing shape, of a music geek who finally learns to accept himself. Growing up, he was the artsy son in the sporty family. From former MTV VJ Dave Holmes, the hilarious memoir of a perpetual outsider fumbling towards self-acceptance, with the music of the '80s, '90s, and today as his soundtrack
"An honest and hysterical romp through 21 songs. By Judy Crowell" according to Amazon Customer. First a disclaimerI'm way, way past the demographics Dave is trying to reach with "Party Of One". And yet, I liked itreally liked it. It's smart and funny and self-deprecating and raw and clings brightly to its subtitle: a memoir in 21 songs.I've always been grateful to Dave for helping me. "Poignant, thoughtful and funny! Read this book!" according to Ultramike. I loved Party of One by Dave Holmes. So much of what he experienced growing up a gay kid in the 80's resonated with me. Dave's stories are filled with cultural references from the 80's and 90's but are also touching and thoughtful. He has given voice to that younger, lonelier version of yo. "Loved it" according to L. Seely. It was really great to find out so much more about a friendly face I remembered so well from my teen years of watching MTV. I am so glad to hear that he landed on his feet and is doing well. It was almost like catching up with an old friend. I'm glad you're living so well, Dave!