I Rant, Therefore I Am

by Dennis Miller

Book Overview

Once again there's good news for those of us who rage at the evening news, shake our heads at Washington's business-as-usual, or watch as politicians carom helplessly between political crises and sex... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385495358
• ISBN13: 9780385495356
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Too Damn Funny

I almost got into a car accident I was laughing so hard listening to these rants.

sharper than a Henkels Chef Knive

There's something comforting about reading these rants instead of watching them. I found that by reading them, I was able to hear and absorb all of the razor sharp barbs. The problem is that Miller is so erudite and so damned funny that when you listen to him, you find yourself just getting what he said two lines ago as he goes on and on in his rant. Reading them will give you a better appreciation of his rapier wit. I agree that this selection is a bit "sweeter" than some of his early and more bitter rants. But he still calls a... a ... and skewers many aspects of our society, all of which deserve skewering. You may not always agree with him, but most of us can find the humor and perspective refreshing. As for his amazing use of simile, Virgil and Homer beware -- rarely have I seen simile put to such good use.As others have mentioned, these are "bite-sized" rants, so this is a good book to pick up and put down. It was a bit much reading it all in one sitting as I did -- I'd recommend spreading it out over a week or so. Very sharp!

Many instances of LOL hilarity

This is a great book (though I would strongly recommend the books-on-tape version because Miller narrates it). There are many more hits than misses in DM's latest collection of rants. Whether or not one likes Miller's type of humor, one can appreciate his ability to turn a phrase. I'm glad to hear that ABC has decided to hire DM to be a color commentator for Monday Night Football (thus beating out radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh who is one of the book's well-deserved targets). Highest recommendation

Who Should We Elect President?

You know, the voters recently over-looked a war-hero and a comedian seeking the write-in vote in favor of two untalented sons of power. Now I don't mean to get off on a rant here, but it's clear to me that Dennis Miller is the only person in this country (besides John McCain) with enough common sense to occupy the upcoming vacancy in Bill Clinton's bachelor pad.This guy has wit and wisdom on everything under the sun in an oratory style that has every aspiring comedian taking furous notes. He balances topics like "The Need for Reason" and "The End of Accountability" with whimsical musings on "Talk Shows" and "Pets." I can't find anything lacking here. Even the music is better than in "Ranting Againt." Seriously folks, this is a better buy than the IPO of a joint venture by Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and King Midas.Of course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.