before starting this book i had picked up a piece of literature to read. however, if you’ve been following along the circumstances of my life of late you’ll know i was in no way ready to tackle real literature. so, the comedy of lewis black seemed like the perfect alternative. if your not familiar with lewis black you’ll be pleased to know that while his book may not qualify as fine literature there is still a loud and proud message to be found in there. from the author: since my head was in a continual spin cycle at the drama school, it made perfect sense that i would get married at this time. the wedding took place at the courthouse in rockville, maryland, with just my immediate family and hers. directly following the ceremony my brother and i walked out the door just as two officers of the law were passing by with a prisoner shackled between them. i looked at my brother and said, “when god sends you a message he certainly makes it loud and clear”.