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A Renaissance man. David Lee Roth.
One of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
Fair Warning
What a waste of time

Crazy from the Heat
David Lee Roth
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Crazy from the Heat

ASIN: 0786863390

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For whats its worth.......2007-05-27

For what its worth, Roth presents his side of the story and its presented well. Id like to read a Eddie book as well to see what he has to say. No matter what is said of Roth, he's entertaining and never boring. He is the quintisential front-man in rock.

A Renaissance man. David Lee Roth. .......2005-10-14

This book is a gem. He is a man (referring to David Lee Roth) that has traveled the world, knows many hobbies and has dated many beautiful women. This book might sound like fluff but it truly is not. He knows more than today's youth, as well as thousands of adults who wished they were this experienced. You find out (in the book) that he speaks Spanish, and takes you into his inner world he experienced as child, teen, and adult while playing in the legendary Rock Band "Van Halen." He doesn't trash anyone on here but you laugh and learn at the way he says things. As for his hobbies, these are some of them: Climbing Mount Everest, rock climbing, traveling to third world countries, has read many books, and has Kayaked Manhattan island which he did in 9 and half hours. This book is recommended to Hollywood stars as well as to us commoners who only dream of such a life. This guy is amazing. He also has his own site in case you decide to google. Yes, fine piece of work, includes hilarious pictures in color and in black and white. Sometimes you wonder how he would do if he went to College in these days (in 2005). Why do i say this? He is so knowledgeable; he absorbs everything, he is basically a walking sponge. The higher message to this book is always about learning everything in life, to travel, to read many books, as well as having tons of hobbies so you can make your life very rich......I recommend this book because this Rock star: David Lee Roth, gives you knowledge that is priceless.

One of the Greatest Stories Ever Told.......2005-10-07

I kid you not. When I tell others what a masterpiece this book is, they give me a "You've got to be kidding me" look. I owe an enormous debt to my friend Adam Wexler for turning me onto this book a few years ago. I suppose people would shoot down the notion of this being such a great book simply because of the author.

This book is not a Van Halen book. It is a biography of a man with many talents and interests. DLR is all about having fun, and he definitely lives life to the fullest, whether it involves mountain climbing, vacations to third world countries, or even kayaking around the island of Manhattan - Diamond Dave has done it all. I found his critique of all the money-hungry cronies in the music business to be the most interesting section. He talks about early on in his career when Van Halen was making millions, but he was barely making enough money to survive. He talks about the importance of overseeing where all your money goes (agents, managers, promoters, etc.) and managing those finances yourself. DLR also talks about wandering around Southern California as a teenager - he claims he always saw himself as an african-american! This book sparked my interest in Rudy Ray Moore's DOLEMITE movies. Roth was a huge fan and I am as well thanks to this amazing book. There's also plenty of decadent content to fulfill your desire for stories about the Rock-N-Roll lifestyle, but this book takes you far beyond that.

My favorite part is from the last chapter when he talks about when he was on his way to a radio interview and he was stuck on a long bridge. He ended up getting out of the car and running along the bridge to the radio station while everyone in their cars cheered him on! What a great book. I recommend it to anyone, not just Van Halen fans.

Fair Warning.......2005-08-31

Like most (I think) I was hoping for peek into the interpersonal relationship of the band and some insight into the making of the music, writing of the songs.
That said, it was a great read. I had fun with it, I really enjoyed the rambles. I could really hear his voice and see his face through the book. Technical writing would not have been able to do that. His personality really showed through and that was a big bonus.
The nature of that personality is certainly a question of taste.
However, in this day and age of over production... especially DLR's it was refreshing to read something so straight for the horse's mouth.
After reading the book, regardless of the b.s and the lack of detailed info, I thought... this is a person that I would love to spend an afternoon with. Either to call bluff or climb a bluff. Whatever, I am sure it would be a blast. The book was as well.

What a waste of time.......2005-07-31

This book was a complete waste of time, which it shouldn't have been. David Lee Roth was part of one of the biggest rock and roll bands on the planet. This book could have been filled with tour insights, discussions on how the Van Halen and Roth's life since leaving the band have played out, etc.

Instead what the reader gets is scattering of Dave's thoughts on life, Van Halen, post Van Halen, and what it is like being Jewish. All of it is written in this scattered prose that clearly indicates Roth has done way too many drugs. There is no cohesive story line here, nothing to suggest that Roth put any thought into reading this book other than jotting down whatever jumped into his head.

And the arrogance of the novel is outstanding. As Roth tells it, he and he alone is responsible for the success of Van Halen. It's almost as if the rest of the band just rode his coat-tails to success and they should all be groveling at his feet thanking him for it.

I was also disappointed at the lack of room given to Steve Vai. Vai in his own right is a great guitarist and it would be have been interesting to see who he and Roth managed to get along for two alums.

Do yourself a favour and skip this book. Life is too short to waste.

Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook

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Hot! Hot! Hot!

Crazy from the Heat: Dave's Insanity Cookbook
Dave Hirschkop , and Kjeld Peterson
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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After enduring countless late nights surrounded by loud, drunken patrons, college campus-burrito joint owner Dave Hirschkop discovered that he could quiet his inebriated customers by serving super hot sauce with his burritos. As the humbled students chowed down, Dave embarked on a mission to create the hottest hot sauce in the universe. Using capsaicin, the active ingredient in mace, as his top-secret ingredient, the newly nicknamed "Insanity Dave" created a line of sauces that redefine the word "hot." Experience Dave's insanely hot-hot cooking in CRAZY FROM THE HEAT, with more than 100 flaming recipes piled high with habaneros, jalapeños, and the hottest sauces legal for human consumption. Brace yourself for a bowl of Asylum Chili with Eye-Popping Corn Cakes or Maniacal Mahi Mahi and Virulent Veggies—because these dishes aren't for wimps. One taste of Insanity Dave's fiery concoctions and you'll crave heat in everything you eat.

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Hot! Hot! Hot!.......2003-07-12

Loved the cookbook. Recipes are creative and delicious. I highly recommend this book for people who like their food slightly spicy to super hot. Dave also has a great writing style and sense of humor, which make this cookbook fun to read.

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Crazy from the Heat: Conversations With Florida's Fiction Writers

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Crazy from the Heat: Conversations With Florida's Fiction Writers
Jay Macdonald
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Crazy from the Heat
Steve Bruni
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 141071148X

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Crazy from the Heat
David Lee Roth
Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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