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  • The Life of a Comedy Savage
  • Written by: Joey "Coco" Diaz
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)

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Tremendous

Written by: Joey "Coco" Diaz
Narrated by: Joey "Coco" Diaz
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Publisher's Summary

Outsider. Misfit. Criminal. Convict. . . . Movie star. Family man. Comedy legend.

Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words—with no punches pulled.

Today, he stars in hit films, headlines sold-out tours, hosts the popular Uncle Joey’s Joint podcast, and is a devoted father—but his life wasn’t always so picture-perfect. Joey “Coco” Diaz credits his success to his “immigrant mentality,” the work ethic his mother modeled for him and on which countless others have depended to survive the harsh landscape of being an outsider.

Diaz wasn’t always a star, but he was always a comedian—it just took him a while to figure it out. To be fair, he was pretty busy while he was young: helping his tough-as-nails mother in her bar, holding a gun for the first time at the age of six, and later dealing drugs and serving time.

Tremendous is the story of Diaz’s life, from grueling childhood and misspent youth to finding his true calling in comedy. Immigrants, fans of celebrity tales, and comedy enthusiasts alike will be enthralled by this incredibly true, foul-mouthed, and funny memoir.

It’s not a story for the faint of heart, or for prudes who’ve never spent a week sleeping in a piece of playground equipment. From finding his mom’s body to high stakes crime, addiction and depression, there are plenty of dark episodes in this saga. Diaz shares it all with brutal honesty and humor, in the same inimitable voice he’d use talking to you from the stage or in a bar. He also shares the story of his improbable rise to the top and the bumpy road that led him there.

An inspiration to misfits everywhere, Tremendous is storytelling at its finest—and a reminder that the direst of circumstances can change in unimaginable, unpredictable ways.

©2023 Joey "Coco" Diaz (P)2023 Recorded Books

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Truly Tremendous.

Uncle Joey his life in audiobook format. I was happy to have made this a pre-order and it did not disappoint.

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TREMENDOUS!!!

Amazing from start to finish. I've loved Uncle Joey from the first time I heard his jokes. This man has been through it all, and this book was not only a journey through his eventful life but a way to connect with the complete savage known as Joey Diaz. Love you, Uncle Joey! 🤘

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Tremendous!

I've heard many of the stories in bits and pieces listening to the podcast over the years but to hear them sequentially and with Joey's thoughts and emotions while it was happening is fantastic. I don't know how someone with such extreme circumstances can come across so relatable. Truly a one of a kind guy. Great job uncle Joey.

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listen, its great. Just listen to it.

Considering this book was about joey, i had a feeling it would be good.
it was great. hes got a knack to tell stories and some are sad while some others are ficken funny.

great listen. highly recommend.

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What a ride!

Thank you, Joey, for giving us a quick snapshot into your world! Your story made me laugh, cry, get mad at you, and fall in love with you all over again. I am grateful you chose life and are still here to continue to spread your light!! Thank you. :)

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Loved every moment of this.

Great story and amazing book. Loves every moment of it. He definitely had an interesting life.

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Uncle Joey thank you

Joey coco Diaz is a goddam savage and storyteller for the ages. check this book out and check his podcast out and his stand up

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Tremendous

Just as the title says, Uncle Joey telling his own story in his own words brings all emotions to light truly a Tremendous book and a true fantastic book

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Great book,

I wasn’t totally familiar with Joey Diaz, I watched him on Rogan and he mentioned the book and decided to give it listen, was not disappointed, was a great story, honest, funny, heartbreaking….glad your life turned out the way it did, you definitely earned it!

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Joey is a character.

It’s what you expect. Good stories. Joey is a born entertainer and one of the best storytellers in comedy. I just can’t get enough. I would have liked to hear more stories but that’s what his podcasts and standup routines are for. Worth the listen.

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