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Not only can the man rant, he can write.nbspFrom the larger, louder half of the world-famous magic duo Penn amp Teller comes a scathingly funny reinterpretation of The Ten Commandments. They are The Penn Commandments, and they reveal one outrageous and opinionated atheists experience in the world. In this rollicking yet honest account of a godless existence, Penn takes readers on a roller coaster of exploration and flips conventional religious wisdom on its ear to reveal that doubt, skepticism, and wonder -- all signs of a general feeling of disbelief -- are to be celebrated and cherished, rather than suppressed. And he tells some pretty damn funny stories along the way. From performing blockbuster shows on the Vegas Strip to the adventures of fatherhood, from an on-going dialogue with proselytizers of the Christian Right to the joys of sex while scuba diving, Jillettes self-created Decalogue invites his reader on a journey of discovery that is equal parts wise and wisecracking.
About the Author
Penn Jillette is an Emmy-winning, New York Times bestselling author, whose live stage show, along with silent partner Teller, has been a long-running hit in Las Vegas, as well as on Broadway and on sold-out tours. On TV, he is the co-host of The hit CW series, "Penn & Teller: Fool Us!" and has made dozens of guest appearances on shows ranging from "Modern Family" and "Friends" to "The Simpsons" and "Scorpion."
His latest book, "Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales," hysterically chronicles his unconventional weight loss journey. Topping 330 pounds and landing himself in the hospital, Jillette knew he had to make a lifestyle change. A rollicking read, "Presto!" is brimming with Jillette's biting humor and trademark skepticism detailing his weight loss of over 100 pounds.
Jillette is a frequent contributor to the Op/Ed pages of Los Angeles Times, CNN.com and The Wall Street Journal, as well as a pundit on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
