About this item
If David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Larry David, and Caitlin Moran had the unlikeliest orgy in history, the resulting love child might one day write a book like this rollicking collection of true tales from Roy Sekoff, the founding editor of the Huffington Post. Whether he's describing a teenage pilgrimage to a Times Square porn superstore, life-changing experiences with high colonics and psychic readings, an ill-fated attempt to make off with a tissue containing Oprah's tears, or that time Chevy Chase grabbed his balls at a funeral, Sekoff is a lively, irreverent raconteur whose sharp observations wring laughs out of a ludicrous-yet-relatable life. Told with zinging wit and zero propriety, Lacks Self-Control is a testament to his unwavering commitment to overshare.
About the Author
According to a preschool report card, four-year-old Roy Sekoff had "a wonderful sense of humor which is enjoyed by all -- including his teacher!" And his first-grade teacher noted: "Roy enjoys creative writing and should be encouraged to do so more often." Despite these clear signals, he then spent much of the ensuing three decades in existential turmoil, struggling to figure out what he should be doing with his life.
After a long succession of failed endeavors, the Universe decided to take pity on him (and, more accurately, his long-suffering wife) , and gifted him with a lengthy run as the founding editor of the Huffington Post, and president and co-creator of HuffPost Live. Finally, after 17 years of dancing to the rhythms of the 24/7 news cycle, he decided to fulfill that preschool prophesy and write a funny book, "Lacks Self-Control."
To learn more about Roy and his work, check out his website at www.roysekoff.com or follow him on Twitter:@roysekoff or Facebook: @roysekoffauthor
