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Cheech Is Not My Real Name
Summary
The long-awaited memoir from a counterculture legend.
Cheech Marin came of age at an interesting time in America and became a self-made counterculture legend with his other half, Tommy Chong. This insightful memoir delves into how Cheech dodged the draft, formed one of the most successful comedy duos of all time, became the face of the recreational drug movement with the film Up in Smoke, forged a successful solo career with roles in The Lion King and, more recently, Jane the Virgin, and became the owner of the most renowned collection of Chicano art in the world.
Written in Cheech's uniquely hilarious voice, this memoir will take you to new highs.
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- Mr. Richard Ingram
- 04-06-18
Dave's not here man
Interesting and amusing I thoroughly entertaining biography would like to listen to chongs biography if be ever did one
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- jeffrey
- 17-09-17
Get to know more about the funny guy
What made the experience of listening to Cheech Is Not My Real Name the most enjoyable?
I always enjoy biographies narrated by the author. What I did not realise is how much he did outside the Cheech and Chong duo.
Who was your favorite character and why?
What an absolutely stupid question!!!!
What about Cheech Marin’s performance did you like?
The narrator was Cheech
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no
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Why does Audible force you to answer questions instead of give you free voice. Any one who grew up with Sister Mary Elephant will really appreciate the man looking for "Dave"....
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-05-17
One of the Funniest/Intelligent Guys on Earth!
I first heard Cheech & Chong when I was in elementary school, and man did they change my outlook on life - for the better!
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- Ellice McDaniel
- 19-05-17
Captivating? Duh... its Cheech!
I binged this book in 4 days. Thanks Cheech Marin for sharing your whit, charisma, insight and story!
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- zydeco
- 03-05-17
Super interesting guy! Charming, grateful, driven.
So mucg to learn about thw life of Cheech Marin! I saw Cheech speak live at an LA Library book event to launch this book in Feb 2017.
In person, he's hilarious, charming, gracious, a great story - teller & performer.
I bought the audio book that ni.
I was a little surprised & disappointed re-reading many of Cheech's great stories he'd told on stage that night in the audiobook, just without all the personality & enthusiasm.
It doesn't make sense since he's such a great actor, performer, improvise, comedian & voice over artist.
But while his life stories are still interesting, it's not nearly as lively & great as having seen him in person.
A great read tho!
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- J.T.
- 05-04-17
It was better than you or I could imagine
Ok it is a positive and even inspirational about hard work and always learning
Drugs were not glorified which I appreciate
Be careful where you listen to it as you will laugh and laugh out load!
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- Joninthearmy
- 02-04-17
Fantastic read for fans and people just learning about the man
I went into this book only as a fan of his movies but came out to a deep appreciation for the man himself highly recommend it would read again
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-08-18
Cheech is the best
I was amazed with his life and memoirs. I enjoyed it so very mucho!
I recommended it to my hermano.
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- Mad
- 25-07-18
I am a child of the 1970s
thanks Cheech the world is a better place with you in it. you make us happier
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- Kindle Customer R Wes M
- 04-07-18
Cheech Renaissance Man<br />
Discovering Cheech and Chong in the early 70"s and having the pleasure of seeing them in concert 5 years or so ago, I had no idea they were as prolifically talented as both were. I was aware of Cheech's other roles after he went solo. My only problems were slipping forward and backward confusing me at times. Otherwise this was very interesting interesting, eye opening, touching, maddening and inspiring.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-06-18
<br />Beautiful story
My favorite part is the draft and him going to canada. I was enthralled the entire book however. Definitely a must read!
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- M. Gobet
- 28-03-17
I want to meet Cheech
This was so enjoyable and interesting. So many things to learn beyond the comic routines and what was splashed in the news in the 70's. And having Mr. Marin reading it was even better. Well worth my time.
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