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  • Cheech Is Not My Real Name

  • ...But Don't Call Me Chong
  • By: Cheech Marin
  • Narrated by: Cheech Marin
  • Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (678 ratings)

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Cheech Is Not My Real Name

By: Cheech Marin
Narrated by: Cheech Marin
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Publisher's summary

Get a look into the mind of Cheech Marin - one half of the renowned Cheech and Chong comedic duo - and follow through the highs and lows of his personal and professional lives. An unborn baby with a fatal heart defect...a skier submerged for an hour in a frozen Norwegian lake...a comatose brain surgery patient whom doctors have declared a "vegetable".

The long-awaited memoir from a counterculture legend. Cheech Marin came of age at an interesting time in America and became a self-made counterculture legend with his other half, Tommy Chong. This insightful memoir delves into how Cheech dodged the draft, formed one of the most successful comedy duos of all time, became the face of the recreational drug movement with the film Up in Smoke, forged a successful solo career with roles in The Lion King and, more recently, Jane the Virgin, and became the owner of the most renowned collection of Chicano art in the world. Written in Cheech's uniquely hilarious voice, this memoir will take you to new highs.

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©2017 Cheech Marin (P)2017 Hachette Audio
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Loved it!

From beginning to end loved it. Learned things about Cheech and Chong I didn't know!

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Chexh is cool

Very interesting listen. I learned a lot about Cheech that I never knew. Give him a listen, but remember... Dave's not here!

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great book

great book with a lot of insight into his entire life without throwing Tommy Chong under the bus

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Like an old friend

Very pleasant to listen to Cheech share his story. So easy to get lost in the story time flies by. Highly recommend to those who remember Cheech and Chong but don't really know the back story.

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Groovy

Every since I was little I fell in love with the way Cheech and Chong work together in harmony. This book just brings it all full circle the madness and nuttiness that is Cheech Marin. I highly recommend this audible book.

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Fantastic

I've always been a fan of Cheech and Chong and now I'm even a bigger fan of Cheech. It was great learning of Cheechs upbringing and his road to where he is now.

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Amazing book!

What an amazing book. The only thing i didn't like was that it was too short. I recommend this book to those who have an open mind.i absolutely loved this book! Cheech was wonderful

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great book

loved it this book far exceeded my expectations. I never saw him as anything but a stoner till now

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Truly a fascinating man.

Mr. Marin is much more than meets the eye. He shares his life story with passion and humor. He has had a diverse and fruitful career. Moreover it is his personal growth that is so inspirational. He takes life as it comes to him and makes the most of it: an example for each of us. He truly is a poster child for what hard work, perseverance and dreams can accomplish. He truly loves family and others who come into his life. However, his most admirable quality his his humility and profound appreciation for his gifts and all the blessings that have been bestowed on him. I thoroughly enjoy his book.

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Not just a stoner from East L.A.

I learned a lot about Cheech Marin which I suppose is the point of a biography. He does an excellent job narrating his story and there's a lot more to him than just his character of a stoner. I never realized he was a talented musician. I didn't know his father was an LAPD officer. There are quite a few other details but I won't spoil it for you. I enjoy a well written, well narrated biography and this book is definitely both.

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