Whiskey, Cancer & Bad Decisions - Paperback

by Jane Pool (Editor), Sean Skarshaug (Editor), Zach Goldberg (Illustrator)

In 1998, comedian Derek Richards was 32 years old when he began feeling like something wasn't right. He wasn't sure what it was, he only knew he didn't feel the way he should. The last thing he was prepared for was to hear that he had cancer. In this memoir, Derek takes you through his journey with cancer - from the diagnosis that changed his life forever, through remission, all the way to the lessons of how being a cancer survivor has forever affected how he lives his life. Using his own kind of twisted humor, he tells his story in a way that will captivate, inspire and leave you laughing out loud. So, pour two shots of Irish whiskey and have a seat at the bar next to Derek, and spend a few hours listening to your new friend. You'll be glad you did.

Author Biography

Derek Richards "The only thing surprising about Derek is that he's not bigger!" -Florida New Times Comedian / author / cancer survivor Derek Richards is a regular on the Las Vegas Strip. His act is fast, fresh, and at times, fanatical. Described on a show review as, 'Just the right amount of wrong.' A veteran of several USO and Armed Forces Entertainment tours, Richards has performed at U.S. base camps in Iraq, Afghanistan and 15 other countries. His work for the military has been featured in Newsweek. He can be seen and heard via the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Network, Pandora, The Weather Channel's Top 10, The Tom Shillue Show on Fox News Radio Network, and The Anthony Cumia Show with Dave Landau on Compound Media. His third comedy album, 60 MPH School Zone, garnered Honorable Mention accolades in the International Songwriting Competition. His release is sold at shows, Amazon and iTunes. Originally from Detroit, MI he now makes his home in Las Vegas, NV. Find him online at derekrichards.com