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Jason Tanamor

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About Me

Writer, author - Have interviewed and hung out with many people including Godsmack, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Joey Diaz from "The Longest Yard," Harry Shearer from "The Simpsons," Angel Salazar from the movie "Scarface," Jeff Cesario (Co-creator of Dennis Miller Live), Jesse Jane (porn star), Patton Oswalt from "The King of Queens," Hal Sparks from "Queer As Folk," Frank Caliendo (Frank TV), Maria Bamford (Comedienne), Blind Melon (band), William Hung (See Bangs!), Tommy Chong, Pauly Shore, Heidi Cortez (Playboy), hundreds of comedians, etc. Entertainment writer for Chuck Palahniuk's Lit Site, and The Rock Island Argus/Moline Dispatch newspapers in the Quad Cities (local residents only - Davenport and Bettendorf, IA; Rock Island and Moline, IL). Check out my stuff on Thursdays and/or Fridays. Contributed to numerous publications including Strip LV Magazine, Pulse Magazine, The Schmews, Filipinas Magazine, Just Laugh Magazine, The Western Courier, Sex Herald, and was the once upon a time Editor of Zoiks! - a magazine of humor, entertainment and pop culture. Has two bachelor degrees (Accounting, Broadcasting). Praise for Jason Tanamor and his writing: "I love the title Hello Lesbian!" - Chuck Palahniuk, Best-selling author of Fight Club, Choke and Lullaby. "...I think Jason Tanamor will win the Pulitzer Prize very soon." - Stan Stankos, Comedian and writer for George Lopez and Bob Zany. "Tanamor's humor has the appeal of Saturday Night Live's 'Deep Thoughts' - it's not just off-beat - it's in an entirely different time signature... the writing is simple and uproariously funny." - Jenna Glatzer, Author of Celine Dion: For Keeps. "This was a great book to curl up with naked." - Eddie Ifft, Last Comic Standing. "The writings of Jason Tanamor display obvious influence from many different stylings, all the way from the wackiness and off-the-wall concepts of Dave Barry to the detailed analysis of a young and hip Jerry Seinfeld." - Just Laugh Magazine. "Jason Tanamor is like a modern day Jonathan Swift, most of his ideas will leave you disturbed, but that seems to be the plan. Be afraid, be very afraid." - Ryan Silverman, Comedian. "...Tanamor has found an ideal mix of humor, truth and storytelling." - Greg Gagliardi, Humor columnist. "...his writing is funny with an edge..." - Julie Jensen, The Rock Island Argus. "...he cares more about making people laugh and connecting with his audience... than making a buck." - Jessica Smith, The Edge.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Each and every one of my MySpace friends. Almost there. Buy my T-shirts!

Books:

“Fans of Chuck Palahniuk won’t choke on Jason Tanamor’s inventive and darkly humorous new novel, ‘Anonymous.’ In fact, they should find it to be an incisive, tough and bloody good feast - an imaginative homage that sometimes plays as a literary version of HBO’s “Oz.” – Sean Leary, The Moline Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus. “…Tanamor proves himself a master of the existential mystery…fans of Chuck Palahniuk (and especially of Haunted) will find a kindred spirit in Jason Tanamor.” – Marc Schuster, Small Press Reviews. Click on the link to read an excerpt and also to purchase. Anonymous “I love the title ‘Hello Lesbian!’” - Chuck Palahniuk, Best-selling author of ‘Fight Club,’ ‘Choke’ and ‘Lullaby.’ Click on the link to read an excerpt and also to purchase. Hello Lesbian! Click to buy autographed copies. Contact info: For PR or to set up interviews. jasontanamor @ chuckpalahniuk.net (without spaces)

My Blog

Jesse Jane has always wanted to be a sex symbol.

(Originally ran in StripLV magazine.)   Photo courtesy of Digital Playground.   When Jesse Jane worked as a manager at the popular chain Hooters, she was used to people giving her attenti...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:00 PST

John Reep is the Last Coming Standing.

John Reep did not win NBC's "Last Comic Standing" because he had a HEMI. At least, he doesn't think so. "Seriously? Come on man, you're better than that," Reep said. "But, yes, and I will be selling m...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:17:00 PST

Pop Tarts forever.

OK, so here’s the situation&   I opened up a box of Pop Tarts and inside was a Pop Tarts To The Moon temporary tattoo. I was so excited. For April Fool’s Day, I planned on feeding a s...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:23:00 PST

Blind Melon makes a comeback with new frontman.

By Jason Tanamor.   All I can say is Christopher Thorn’s life is pretty plain. Of course, that is until recently, when Blind Melon, his band, found a new lead singer to replace Shannon Hoon...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:39:00 PST

"Anonymous" review by Marc Schuster.

Reading Jason Tanamor’s second novel, Anonymous, I am reminded of the passage from Homer’s Odyssesy in which Odysseus blinds Polyphemus, the Cyclops who has been eating the wandering hero&...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:48:00 PST

New novel, Anonymous written in Palahniuk style.

March 11, 2008 - Jason Tanamor, award-winning writer and author, has a new novel out called, "Anonymous." The novel is a series of stories. Stories are what make the world go round. And they're also w...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:44:00 PST

As you are reading this.

As you are reading this, there is a movie going on above you. At least, that was what I was thinking as I was watching this foreign film recommended by my friend. She said, "You have to watch this mov...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:12:00 PST

"Joey Diazs Longest Yard includes stand-up comedy."

By Jason Tanamor. The first time you see Joey Diaz, and possibly hear him speak, you might find him intimidating. Even for a journalist whose job is to interview him and give him some publicity, I was...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:40:00 PST

"This guy will tell you what to do with a goat."

You may know Gerry Bednob from his role in the movie, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." Remember? He was the guy who worked with Andy (Steve Carrell). His name was Mooj and he always riffed with Jay. But did ...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:03:00 PST

Interview with Mike Tramp (White Lion)

Name: Mike Tramp Band: Mabel '76-'82. White Lion, Freak of Nature Jason - You were part of the quote unquote hair band explosion in the 80s and early 90s. With music coming in trends, do you think hea...
Posted by Jason Tanamor on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:34:00 PST