Why people recommend it
Comedy Sex God is a memoir and spiritual exploration by comedian and podcast host Pete Holmes, detailing his journey through religious deconstruction, divorce, and finding meaning in comedy and life. During an episode of the Monday Morning Podcast, released on June 13, 2019, comedian Bill Burr talked about reading the book while waiting on an acting set. Burr admitted that he initially judged the title, humorously wondering if the author was just engaging in an over-the-top bragging bit reminiscent of a Ron Burgundy character. However, upon skimming through the pages, Burr found himself engaged with the material, discovering that the book offered a substantial amount of thoughtful reading beneath its provocative title. His commentary highlighted how unexpected reading material can surprise even seasoned comedians, bridging the gap between lighthearted banter and genuine literary curiosity. Burr's spontaneous review offered listeners a humorous look into the downtime of television production sets and the eclectic books that performers pick up to pass the hours while waiting to shoot their scenes.
Who recommended it
- Bill Burr Recommended
Bill Burr — 1 mention
“it was actually it turned out through who's Pete Holmes his book comedy God which I immediately thought was funny I'm like are is he just doing this thing where he's like overly bragging doing like a run burgundy thing and it was actually a lot of look for I was skimming reading was a lot of it was about”