Kevin Smith wears many hats. As a producer, director, comic book writer, and actor, he’s been working hard, or hardly working (he admits to his laziness at times), to create a successful career. Most know him for the sleeper hit 90s movie, *Clerks*, and of course, being the silent half of the stoner duo, Jay and Silent Bob.
In this stand-up comedy special, Kevin Smith is quite a storyteller, and you do get a glimpse into his life in a very open and honest way. He wears his snapback cap and signature jersey with pride. Although the topics may seem mundane, like his copious amounts of hilarious weed tales or detailing his random 20-minute phone call with Bruce Willis, Kevin has a way of hooking you into his world with a genuine sense of curiosity. There is a lot of vulgarity, which is kind of his shtick, and clearly TMI (too much information) about his sexcapades with his wife that will have you laughing.
I am not sure if it was the lighting during his performance, but Kevin looked like he was developing jaundice as the special progressed. He did reveal candidly at the start of the special about his near-death experience. He had a massive heart attack and claimed that smoking weed saved his life because he remained so calm throughout the entire situation. Obviously, take it with a grain of salt; he’s a comedian, not a doctor. Fortunately, Kevin survived the ordeal with a very loud wake-up call. He vowed to address his obesity by adopting a totally vegan diet, for which he now sings the praises.
When Silent Bob speaks, people listen, and I’m glad that he is still alive and kicking, ready to share more of his adventures with us and to keep his best friend Jason Mewes from ever crying again.
Serendipitous Muse and Quirky Retro-Girl with a passion for writing who is known to knock off the rose-coloured glasses and give honest thoughts on a plethora of topics. When i'm not behind a screen, you can usually find me karaoking, eating a bowl of Pho, or spending time with my family and beloved magician.
