Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, presents well known actor, writer and comedian Denis Leary for a special evening discussing his new book, Why We Don’t Suck. His starring role on “Rescue Me,” a TV show he created, earned him accolades as a dramatic actor, and led to a charity he championed, “Fund for New York’s Bravest” (to benefit 9/11 firefighter families). But Leary’s talents span many genres, including his voice work for the popular children’s film franchise, “Ice Age.”

On November 1, Leary will share his new book, Why We Don’t Suck, at a special Anderson’s Bookshop event at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave, on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. This moderated conversation featuring Leary will take place at 7:00 p.m. and be followed by a Q & A segment. Ticketholders will get a pre-signed book at this program.

About the Book:  From the author of the bestselling Why We Suck comes a searing comic look at these divisive times, skewering liberals and conservatives alike with a signature dose of sarcasm and common sense.

Denis Leary refutes the current highly partisan Right Wing Nutjob versus Left Wing Snowflake approach to American politics—where you’re either one or the other, with no gray areas in between. Leading a new protest movement called Gray Lives Matter, he takes equal opportunity aim at the screaming heads we see arguing every night on CNN (the Clinton News Network) and Fox’s Fair and Balanced Republican Report. With a devoted mission to Make America Laugh Again, Leary tackles the topics we all hold close to our American hearts: Twitter, Instagram, and the seemingly endless search for fame and diet vodka.

In a country so gluten-free that a box of jelly donuts is now a bigger threat than Vladimir F**king Putin—where college kids are more afraid of Ann Coulter than HIV—it’s time for someone to stand up and stop the insanity. Or at least defend the double cheeseburger. With a side order of free porn. Leary is that guy.

He’ll answer such burning questions as: when will Hillary run out of pantsuits? And why wasn’t her campaign motto Hey America—It’s My F**king Turn!

As Leary says in the book “Trump’s election gave me faith that even I could be president. Look at his track record: canceled TV show, thin skin, angry tweets and an attractive wife. According to that formula, I’m one bad comb-over away from living in The White House.” We’re all in this together and Denis Leary is here to remind us what makes America #7 on the list of Best Countries To Live In—which may sound bad, but means at least we still make the playoffs.

About the Author: Denis Leary is a five-time loser at the Emmy awards. And the Golden Globes. He has lost in both the drama and comedy categories. In leading and supporting roles. Not to mention writing. Leary hopes to one day be nominated for—and more than likely not win—an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Tony Award. His first literary foray Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid was a New York Times bestseller, but not nominated for The National Book Award. In his long and storied entertainment career, Leary has also never won The Stanley Cup, The Nobel Peace Prize, or an argument with his wife.