{"product_id":"comedy-sex-god-9780062803979","title":"Comedy Sex God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest, \u003cem\u003eComedy Sex God\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious, profound, and enlightening romp around the fertile mind of stand-up stand-out, podcast king, and HBO superstar Pete Holmes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePete Holmes is a sold-out-every-night stand-up comedian with two HBO specials and the host of the hugely successful podcast \u003cem\u003eYou Made It Weird\u003c\/em\u003e, and he was the creator-star of the hit HBO show \u003cem\u003eCrashing\u003c\/em\u003e. But it wasn't always roses for Pete. Growing up, Pete was raised an evangelical Christian, but his religion taught him that being \"bad\"--smoking, drinking, having doubts or premarital sex--would get him sent to an eternity in hell. So, terrified of the God he loved, Pete devoted his life to being \"good,\" even marrying his first girlfriend at the age of twenty-two only to discover a few years later he was being cheated on. Thanks for nothing, God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePete's failed attempt at a picture-perfect life forced him to reexamine his beliefs, but neither atheism, nor Christianity, nor copious bottles of Yellow Tail led him to enlightenment. Pete longed for a model of faith that served him and his newfound uncertainties about the universe, so he embarked on a soul-seeking journey that continues to this day. Through encounters with mind-altering substances, honing his craft in front of thousands of his comedy fans, and spending time with savants like Ram Dass, Pete forged a new life--both spiritually and personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written and often completely hilarious--imagine Dass's \u003cem\u003eBe Here No\u003c\/em\u003ew if penned by one of the funniest people alive--\u003cem\u003eComedy Sex God \u003c\/em\u003ereveals a man at the top of his game and a seeker in search of the deeper meanings of life, love, and comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHolmes, Pete:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete Holmes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comedian, writer, cartoonist, \"Christ-leaning spiritual seeker\", and podcast host. His wildly popular podcast, \u003cem\u003eYou Made It Weird\u003c\/em\u003e, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life with guests ranging from Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert to Seth Rogen and Garry Shandling. Pete also created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO show \u003cem\u003eCrashing \u003c\/em\u003ewhich he executive produced alongside Judd Apatow. An accomplished standup with three hour-long television specials and innumerous late night appearances, he continues to tour regularly to sold-out crowds. He lives with his wife and daughter in LA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50409559359762,"sku":"9780062803979","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93b1a61d-1803-438f-8665-6be404b450b4.jpg?v=1729290508","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/comedy-sex-god-9780062803979","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}