The Sinbad Guide to Life - Tapa dura

Takes a humorous look at being the son of a clergyman, heroes, parental discipline, growing up poor, the differences between men and women, marriage, parenthood, fashion, and other aspects of everyday life

rah Winfrey, on her TV show, has called me "the funniest man on the planet." That was kind of embarrassing--but if Oprah wants to think I'm funny, who am I to argue?
My mother says I'm brilliant. Well, I am her son, so she might not be objective--but since she knows me better than anyone, it must be true.
Don't ask me. All I can say for sure is that I'm a 6'5" black comedian with red hair and a high butt who has walked a mile in every man's shoes. What I mean is, I've lived large and fallen hard--lost every job I've ever had, messed up everybody I've ever dated, been kicked out of every institution I've ever been in, including marriage--and I've survived. That's how I know everything. Why, you could steal five or six books and not find as much help as I will give you.
Don't act like you don't need my help.
I know your life is jacked up--hanging around the bookstore, all by yourse