The book was based on his one - man show of the same name and was a finalist for the 2011 Thurber Prize for American Humor .
The book debuted at number 29 on The New York Times ' hardcover nonfiction bestseller list .
The book , which debuted at number 29 on The New York Times ' hardcover nonfiction bestseller list , was based on his one - man show of the same name and was a finalist for the 2011 Thurber Prize for American Humor .