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Its been a while since I wrote anything about any of the books that I have been reading of late - not because I have not been reading but more becuase i have been feeling somewhat apathetic.  Anyways now I am on a roll so thought I would tell y'all about it

I am not usually a massive fan of books which are the collective writings of whom ever.  Usually I find that I have a limited tollerance level for reading these things as they are invariably dry and hard to digest, or last too long.  I decided that I would make an exception for Silent Bob Speaks.

Most people will be well aware of the fact that I am a Kevin Smith fan.  I have seen and indeed own all of the Jersey films and never fail to be amused by Jay, Bob et al and their antics.  I have even seen Kevin Smith do QA sessisons in a Evening with Kevin Smith.  I guess its official I am a Kevin Smith fan boy - I mean come on the man makes films, gets to write comics and seems to really enjoy life - how can you not be a fan. 

Anyhow when I came across this book I figured I would give it a shot - everything else he has done really entertained me - so why the hell not.

The book takes the format of a number of articles which Smith was commisioned to write for Arena magazine and a few other publications and it gives you an insite into the man and the world that he operates in.  Each set of articles links to the previous one - though sometimes in a tenuious manner to give you a series of accounts which read like a strange stream of conciousness.

I have to say that I have been really impressed with the book. It has been a while since I have read something which has made me laugh out loud - but this did it. It made people stare at me in an even stranger way than normal (and I was not waering my hat with horns).

If you are looking for a light and amusing, yet strangely informative book then this would be one I could recommend - even if it is just for the intro and the chat about what happened when he met Michael Moore.