Comedy Sex God
Comedy Sex God
Pete Holmes
Judd Apatow
Awesome. - Judd Apatow
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Comedy Sex God

Comedy Sex God

Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes
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Pete Holmes
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In "Comedy Sex God," Pete Holmes takes readers on a riotous journey through the peaks and valleys of his life, from a devout evangelical upbringing to the pinnacle of comedy fame, all while wrestling with the divine. This part memoir, part philosophical exploration delves into Holmes' quest for spiritual and personal enlightenment against the backdrop of his escalating comedy career. Holmes' narrative is punctuated with uproarious reflections and profound insights, inviting readers into the intimate process of reconciling faith with a life far removed from his conservative beginnings. Through candid anecdotes and thoughtful musings, Holmes charts his transformation from a God-fearing youth to a comedy icon unafraid to question the absolutes of his early life. At the heart of "Comedy Sex God" lies Holmes' relentless pursuit of a faith that embraces his complexities and doubts. After a marriage that ends in betrayal and a career that exposes him to life's absurdities, Holmes finds himself at a spiritual crossroads, seeking clarity in a world that offers anything but. His journey is one of unexpected revelations, involving mind-altering encounters, the wisdom of spiritual luminaries like Ram Dass, and the healing power of laughter. Holmes masterfully weaves together the sacred and the profane, challenging readers to look beyond the surface and find the divine humor in their own lives. With "Comedy Sex God," Holmes doesn't just share his story; he invites us on a pilgrimage to find the holy in the everyday, the profound in the profane, and ultimately, the comedy in the divine.

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Released
2019
14 May
Length
320
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Awesome. - Judd Apatow
Now, God isn’t something I believe in—it’s something I feel all of us soaking in.
— Pete Holmes, Comedy Sex God

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