A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions

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This being the first nonfiction book I've read and finished, (not counting the Sammy Davis Jr memoir I started when I was younger and never finished), I am not sure what rating to give this. To be fair, I knew a bit of these stories coming into reading the book, (from his Youtube videos), but this is much more in depth and captivating! Reading this now, to see how far Steve-o has come and how well he is doing, I am really happy for him! The epilogue proved well for him and I am glad that he is still gaining success in stand-up and his life, overall! I am excited for his newest book and can't wait to read it! In June 2011, Steve-O released an autobiography entitled Professional Idiot: A Memoir, co-written with David Peisner. He stated that he follows only a strict vegan diet and is one of the many celebrities that got involved in the NOH8 project. In July, he received PETA's Nanci Alexander award for his "voice against cruelty". [77] [78] In 2013, due to his concern about animal rights, he stated that he was eating a vegan diet, and that he did not wear fur or leather. [79] This memoir proved that true. It is a completely honest, heartbreaking story about a kid who had a childhood a whole lot like mine, actually - feeling invisible due to a narcissistic parent, an alcoholic parent, and an absent father, moving all the time. My choice was to try become the "perfect" child (and feel like crap when this failed), his coping mechanism was to scream "LOOK AT ME!" in every way possible.

On May 3, 2009, MTV premiered a documentary titled Steve-O: Demise and Rise about how his life was affected by the use of drugs and alcohol. [28] The show featured home-made video footage of Steve-O using drugs and vandalizing his apartment. In an August 2009 interview with Johnny Knoxville for The Times-Picayune, Knoxville on the topic of Steve-O's recovery and rehabilitation said "He's taking to sobriety like he took to drugs and alcohol, I'm very proud of him. I think we'll see him doing some stuff here really soon. As a matter of fact, I know we are." [36] He later stated "Something's coming. We're pretty excited ... I think it'll be a big year next year, but I don't want to talk about it yet." [36]I look up to Steve O for his honesty but also for his independence. Does he think kids are cool? Sure. Does he want one? Hell no. And I love the way that he is able to articulate his thoughts. Even as an attention whore he knows what he likes and dislikes and what he wants and does not want and especially now that he is sober he is able to say yes or no and do it in a way leaves you with no questions. Steve-O: Professional Idiot by Steve-O, is a wild ride of a book from extreme stunts, hard drugs, and a life story nobody is cut out for. It all started in London where he was born, and eventually settled in Connecticut then Miami, Florida. His whole childhood his father was always on work trips out of state and his mother was always drinking. It's safe to say no one watched out for him so he was always in trouble. He claims to appreciate when he is called out for being an *sshole… and yet, when animal rights activists question him regarding his flip from veganism to consuming sentient animals, he claims he eats them out of spite— not realizing that it’s not vegans he’s hurting. It’s animals. I think he really means it, too. Which, coming from someone who once tightrope-walked over an alligator pit with raw meat stuffed into his underwear, means a lot. Holmes, Zach; Imperati, Vinny (March 17, 2022). "It's a "Wild Ride" - Ep 10 - What the Fudge? W/ Paul Brisske and Steve-O". YouTube. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022 . Retrieved March 17, 2022.

Whatever happened to Steve-O?". Looper.com. January 14, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023 . Retrieved January 17, 2023. a b TigerBelly (Podcast), Episode 261: Steve-O Lasts 431 days. September 2, 2020. Accessed on Itunes on September 2, 2020.Steve-O pleads guilty to felony cocaine charge but avoids jail time". Reality TV World. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on November 18, 2009 . Retrieved October 15, 2009.

Harris, Jamie (December 10, 2014). "Channel 4 reveals lineup for The Jump 2015: Joey Essex, Heather Mills, more". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on January 8, 2015 . Retrieved January 12, 2015. In mid-2005, he became the spokesperson for the Sneaux brand of footwear. [22] Television commercials promoting the shoe company include such acts as Steve-O jumping into garbage, getting his foot bitten by an alligator (simulated) and drinking rotten milk. His slogan is "They're darn good shoes". a b Coleman, Korey (November 10, 2015). "The Weekly Roast and Toast – 11-10-15". Double Toasted. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022 . Retrieved February 4, 2022. I find myself relating to Steve-o at times. He talks a lot about his constant need for not wanting to be forgotten and how it drove him to extremes. Although I am not recording myself constantly, I too have that fear, and I can relate to him a lot on that aspect. It gives us more insight as fans, or just casual viewers, to understand what his mindset was during the 2000s-early 2010s, I find it really interesting. This is a book that is funny, depressing, and honest at its core, and I think that provides for a great memoir.McInerney, Sean (September 7, 2022). "The Shittiest Podcast w/ Poopies - Episode 8: Steve-O". YouTube. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022 . Retrieved September 26, 2022. Vineyard, Jennifer. "Steve-O Arrested For Peeing In Front Of Lollapalooza Fans". MTV News. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. In December 2018, Steve-O revealed that he was no longer a vegan as he consumes fish and is a pescatarian. [80] In 2019, Steve-O spoke out against "militant" vegans, stating they do more harm than good. [81] [82] Family [ edit ] Yeah,” he laughs. “There’s certain things she’s perfectly fine with which you would think she wouldn’t be. Then there’s the life-threatening stuff that, understandably, she really hates.” Are We Crazier Than Steve-O? (Game)". September 27, 2022. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022 . Retrieved September 29, 2022– via YouTube.