The New York Post and Macleans.ca have two short but sweet interviews with Ben Karlin on his book and the fake news business. THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM WOMEN WHO’VE DUMPED ME Mandy Stadtmiller February 11, 2008 Stadtmiller: Tell me about some of the contributors to the book, like Stephen Colbert and Adam Schlesinger from Fountains [...]
Ben Karlin discusses Stephen’s contribution to ‘Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me’
Six Degrees: Ben Karlin discusses love and Valentine’s Day
Ben Karlin’s new book is quite appropriately timed for that wonderful or terrible (depending on your perspective) Valentine’s Day holiday. Ah, for the days of getting glittery heart cards from everyone in your elementary school class. Questions for Ben Karlin: Lovers Lost Deborah Solomon The New York Times Magazine February 10, 2008 Since Valentine’s Day [...]
EXCLUSIVE! Ben Karlin discusses “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me”
Have you ever sat at a bar, and overheard a breakup story that was so intimate you knew you shouldn’t listen, but so compelling you couldn’t turn away? Imagine that conversation turned into an entire book. Every story in this book tells of heartbreak, some old, some new, and some even involving pets and daughters. [...]
Excerpt (and audioclip) from “Things I’ve Learned …” – Ben Karlin
We’ve still got that amazing interview with Ben Karlin coming up for the site (I’ve seen it – it’s awesome!), but right now we’d like to feature some audio and an excerpt from Ben Karlin’s new book, “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me”. Today we’re featuring Ben’s chapter. Audio: Lesson 18 – You [...]
Six Degrees: Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me…LIVE!
From the UCB Theater web site: BEN KARLIN presents: Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me…LIVE! “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me…LIVE!” is an hour-long comedy show on the subject of failed relationships and the shit we endure to make them work even when God himself tells us they won’t. Sprung from [...]
More audio from “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me” – Andy Richter
I’ve had a soft spot for Andy Richter since he first graced the stage of Conan O’Brien in 1993, and I think I’ll adore this boy until the day I die. When I got into the Stephen Colbert fandom, I was delighted to find cameos from him in “Strangers With Candy”. And I have to [...]
EXCLUSIVE! Stephen Colbert audioclip from “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me”
Boy, howdy, does No Fact Zone have some goodies for you this week! We’re working with the Hachette Book Group to bring you all kinds of cool promos for Ben Karlin’s new book, “Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me”. Karlin’s book features different “lessons”, each from a different comedian, writer, friend, or just [...]