Kotter's Back: Emails from a Faded Celebrity to a Bewildered World - GoFuckYourself.com

Jace · 09-08-2007, 11:54 AM

this looks hilarious

http://www.amazon.com/Kotters-Back-E.../dp/1416935029

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by Gabe Kaplan

Best known for his performance in the title role of the popular 70s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, Gabe Kaplan began feeling like a washed-up celebrity when he was asked at the age of 58 to participate in a celebrity boxing match against Screech from Saved By the Bell. The request amused him so much that he started sending prank emails that were sure to elicit a response.

Whether it?s a lengthy exchange with a DNA testing lab asking them to compare his DNA to his sister?s (?If it turns out that I am adopted, can you use my DNA to find my real parents? Do you think they're alive? Would they ask me for things??) or a letter to a swami asking if there?s a way to have his Indian fiancée, one of the ?untouchable? class, upgraded a few notches (?PS: She may be ?untouchable? but I can?t keep my hands off her?), the e-mails are witty, irreverent, and hilariously inventive.

He even manages to engage the likes of Tom Clancy, Jerry Fallwell, and the postmaster general of the United States in outrageous correspondence. Gabe?s emails and the responses, ranging from sincere to suspicious, make for a thoroughly entertaining read for anyone with an appreciation of the brilliant and bizarre.

apparently he has a big email discussion with a porn company about becoming a mainstream to porn star crossover...LOL

DaddyHalbucks · 09-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Welcome Back, Kotter!

tony286 · 09-08-2007, 12:18 PM

He is a very funny guy and a master poker player.

Pleasurepays · 09-08-2007, 02:54 PM

i heard him promoting his book on hte radio... sounds brilliant and very funny.

lazycash · 09-08-2007, 04:23 PM

I love his poker commentary on High Stakes Poker.

Manowar · 09-08-2007, 04:25 PM

i will have to check it out, a lot of these random type of books coming out right now

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DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Welcome Back, Kotter! __________________ Boner Money

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	He is a very funny guy and a master poker player.

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Pleasurepays BANNED - SUPPORTING TUBES Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in a pile of boogers Posts: 11,913	i heard him promoting his book on hte radio... sounds brilliant and very funny.

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lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	I love his poker commentary on High Stakes Poker.

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Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	i will have to check it out, a lot of these random type of books coming out right now