Kevin Nealon

Kevin Nealon is an American actor, comedian and author best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995, where he served as anchor of Weekend Update and created memorable characters. Beyond SNL, Nealon has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, most notably playing Doug Wilson on the Showtime series Weeds from 2005-2012. His film credits include Happy Gilmore, Daddy Day Care, and Just Go With It. As an author, Nealon has written two books: "Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?" (2008), a humorous memoir about impending fatherhood, and "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame" (2022), featuring his caricature drawings of celebrities alongside personal anecdotes about his encounters with them. In addition to his entertainment career, Nealon is an accomplished hiker and outdoorsman who created the YouTube series "Hiking with Kevin," where he conducts casual interviews with celebrity guests while hiking in the Los Angeles area. He continues to perform stand-up comedy and make regular television appearances.

Readers view Kevin Nealon primarily as a comedian who writes light, entertaining memoirs rather than a serious author. His books "Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?" and "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame" receive 3.5/5 stars average on Amazon and Goodreads. Readers appreciate: - His self-deprecating humor - Behind-the-scenes SNL stories - Simple, conversational writing style - Short chapters good for casual reading Common criticisms: - Lacks depth beyond surface-level anecdotes - Too many tangents and random asides - Some stories feel recycled from his standup - Writing can be unfocused "Feels like having a chat with a funny friend" notes one Amazon reviewer. Another writes "Expected more substance given his comedy career." Multiple readers mention the books work better as airport/vacation reads rather than meaningful memoirs. Amazon: 3.4/5 (417 reviews) Goodreads: 3.6/5 (892 reviews) LibraryThing: 3.3/5 (127 reviews)

Yes, You're Very Special: A Dad's Guide to Building Super Kids (2023) A memoir-style guide examining Nealon's experiences as a father and his approach to parenting his son.

I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame (2022) A collection of caricature drawings and personal anecdotes about celebrities Nealon has encountered throughout his career.

Life: A Manual (2012) A series of humorous essays and reflections about Nealon's life experiences and observations on everyday situations.

Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me? (2008) A first-person account chronicling Nealon's perspective as an expectant father during his wife's pregnancy.