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Ron Jeremy: The Hardest (Working) Man in Showbiz | 
 enlarge | Author: Ron Jeremy
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 26780
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 1.5
ISBN: 0060840838
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9780060840839
ASIN: 0060840838
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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Product Description
He's the porn world's Everyman. Blessed with an enormous "talent" yet average looks, he's starred in more than 1,700 adult films, directed 250 of them, and over the last twenty years has become porn's biggest ambassador to the mainstream. He's appeared in 60 regular films, 14 music videos, and VH1's Surreal Life, starred in the critically acclaimed Porn star (a movie about his life), and in Being Ron Jeremy (a take off on Being John Malkovich), co-starring Andy Dick. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. . . . Ron Jeremy is a born storyteller (funny, considering he doesn't do a lot of talking in his films). He knows where all the bodies are buried, and in this outrageous autobiography he not only shows you the grave but also gives you the back story on the tombstone. Get ready for Ron Jeremy—a scandalously entertaining deep insider's view of the porn industry and its emergence into popular culture, and a delectable self-portrait of the amazingly endowed Everyman every man wanted to be.
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 Fun, engaging, but sad September 27, 2008
Ron J is a porn star. Famous for being hairy and (of course) well built in the tackle dept. And not a pretty geezer, although arguably, he was when he was a young 'un. Jeremy is, by his own account, extremly talented - he says he's a classical musician (and provides scant evidence) - and this books is more of less a litany of minor mishaps and pratfalls for somebody wanting to break into the mainstream of acting who never succeeds. He knows everybody, but this is due entirely to his curiosity status as a pron legend, not to his acting ability, and in the end, you both envy him for his wonderful freedom and liberty in his sex life - it is apparent that having made it in porn early, he has absolutely no idea about conventional relationships at all - and for his utter lack of success on any other level, but about which he is painfully and honourably honest. He thinks he is a stand up comedian but never makes us laugh once, although we smile with and at him frequently for he is not a man to stand on a high horse. And so, through it all, you really do like him. He's trying to punch above the odds. He's had a good life. He's self-depreciating. He's not arrogant. He's a porn star who wanted more and grazed the surface. Basically he popularised porn as an icon. That is probably all he should have aimed for. At that level, Mr J is the best thing the industry ever produced. Not bad going, and it's a fun read. A tiny bit sad for his foiled ambitions - but he did not have to tell us about those - so in a way, we get the truth about who he is and what he wanted. I'd not swap his [...] for my brains even if many women I've met would, and maybe that makes him a happier man than many - its worth a read if you are open minded and curious. Possibly one of the most accessible works on the industry you'll ever be able to read.
 Good read, but not a biography July 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
More or less a tongue in cheek look at a life that is a surreal one to say the least.
He has never had the responsibilities of most of us, and is certainly not one to be giving sex advice.
For anyone that knows some old 80's porn flicks, there are a few laughs here and some behind the scenes look at some other individuals.
Ron is obviously an intelligent man, but is somewhat deluded in his outlook on life and what standing he has in the general community.
A good read, but not to be taken too seriously.
 Surprisingly entertaining look at the Adult Film Industry February 29, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Everything you ever wanted to know about the porn industry and more, told by a witty and charming person, Ron Jeremy himself, the King Of Porn. You see or think of Ron Jeremy you think of adult entertainment, but surprisingly he's also a classical pianist and violinist, does stand up comedy, has a Masters degree in Special Education, was a teacher at the Crystal Run School For The Mentally Challenged, holds a brown belt in Kung Fu, and was honored by PETA as an Ambassador Of Goodwill. Surprise. He was also a boy scout.
Growing up in a normal and supportive family, Ron Jeremy Hyatt wanted to be an actor, a real one. He stumbled into the porn industry by submitting a photo of himself to Playgirl magazine. His career took off from there, but he always tries for (and treasures) getting cameo and bit roles in legitimate movies. He's managed to spend his lengthy career staying away from the drugs and excessive alcohol linked to the occupation.
This book is an explicit look at the porn industry, not holding back in describing scenes or use of language, so its not for the squeamish in that area. There's a 17 page black-and-white photo spread and a 16 page color photo spread included, plus black-and-white photos throughout the book and at the beginning of each chapter. No "naughty bits" are shown except upper torso. The color photos are of Ron with a surprising array of famous people. He's like a who's who of Hollywood. It was also Ron Jeremy who directed (and acted in) both of the movies made with John Wayne Bobbitt and his revamped equipment after his wife cut it off.
While graphically describing scenes such as filming on a yacht where all the actors and actresses were seasick, a "swingers club" (basically a $ex club) in New York, and after hours antics at celebrity houses, Ron still manages to come across as romantic and sentimental. Plus, he has an amazing sense of humor. Another surprise.
If you're not shy of delving into a sleazy industry, then I highly recommend this book. It's funny, informative, and entertaining. I'm not a fan of the porn industry, nor do I own any (though I've rented a few in my lifetime) and perhaps because of that I found the book interesting. It's easy to not put faces to such a faceless occupation, but Jeremy opens up the world and slaps us in the face with it.
This book is a very fast read, even at 360 pages. The content is graphic but told in a humorous tone. It takes us from the 1970's through current day in the industry, and Ron even waxes nostalgic for the "good ol days". Make sure to read the prologue too. I highly recommend this book as long as your not offended by the content. Enjoy!
 Ron Jeremy was much more interesting to me before I read this book February 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
To me, Ron Jeremy epitomized the role of everyman, he's not in shape, not very good looking, yet he gets boat loads of tail and gets paid for it! Going into this book I thought it would be filled with sorded tales of celebrity sexcapades and "behind closed doors" type stories. Instead what I got was chapters filled with relentless name dropping and Ron's sob story about trying to break into mainstream acting. Here's a hint Ronny, Porn stars NEVER break into mainstream acting roles unless you count cameos or comic relief. Instead of choosing roles wisely like most actors with any talent do, Ron just goes through life accepting every low level, piece of garbage role he was offered. In a way I still admire him for getting paid to do what every man dreams of, but on the other hand I feel sorry for him because he is basically pigeon-holed in the fat porn star role for life.
A fun and insightful read September 20, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Its nice to see the other side of porn and hear the behind the scenes stories. Ron is obviously a legend, and a great story teller as well. He has many stories to tell. Like I said, a fun read. A great biography of a great person mislabeled for his role in pornography. I recommend it!
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