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Tonight: California Mystery Missile
Should America panic about a missile that was launched over Califonia coast for no reason? The Daily Show has the story. Then, Jon and John Oliver present a "crowndup" of British news and friend-of-the-show Mick Foley stops by to show off his new book, "Countdown to Lockdown." 11pm/10c.
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Tonight: Jon's coverage of the mysterious California missile launch and the latest from the British monarchy. 11/10c.
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Tonight: Mick Foley on holiday weight loss tips! Or tort reform! Or bees! We're scared of him, so he can talk about whatever he wants to.
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Tonight, did a rogue missile fly over LA? Or was it just Iron Man?
And also this:
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Had a great time on Daily Show..Jon is like the Oprah for non-fiction books. Off to London + Manchester for signings.
3 hours ago
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Heading over to the Daily Show now..should be a blast. Show airs tonight at 11 on Comedy Central - with replays tomorrow
4 hours ago
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12 hours ago
So yeah, professional wrestler Mick Foley is apparently a smart, caring guy (despite the possible brain damage). I guess those of you who knew who-the-hell he was knew this already (of all the sports which are not mine, professional wrestling has got to be the most not-mine. Except maybe for Australian Rugby). The memoir is called Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal:
Professional wrestler Foley is also the author of the number-one New York Times best-seller Have a Nice Day! (2000). This is his account of the 34 days leading up to his emergence from retirement and debut with a new wrestling organization. It’s a chronicle of training, injuries, and rehab. But it’s also a collection of anecdotes about the wrestling world—including a few about controversial impresario Vince McMahon—musings about the use of steroids in the sport, and accounts of charity work in Sierra Leone and Foley’s relationship with Paul "Wolfie" Wolfowitz. Yes, that Paul Wolfowitz. Though the audience for Foley’s writing is primarily the huge wrestling fan base, readers who don’t care a whit about the spectacle will be entertained by a surprisingly sophisticated man with a variety of opinions about the world around him. The book satisfies on a number of levels (particularly Foley’s self-deprecating humor) and will likely draw significant interest. --Wes Lukowsky, Booklist, Amazon
While keeping true to his unique writing style, which melds stream-of-consciousness prose with constant pop culture, literary (including many nods to his own unsuccessful novel) and current events references, wrestler Foley takes more of a diary approach than in his past nonfiction books. The central story is his steel-cage match with fellow wrestler Sting--from the match's causes to Foley's training and ending with a play-by-play of the action in the ring. For wrestling fans and curious onlookers, Foley's special talent has always been that as a successful wrestler he can give the dirty little secrets behind pro wrestling while he remains completely excited about the sport. But in terms of wrestling excitement in this book, Foley comes up short as he spends most of his time trying to convince himself he is as keyed up for the match as he is about meeting singer-songwriter Tori Amos. In fact, when Foley discusses out of the ring issues like, in the wake of wrestler Chris Benoit's murder-suicide or substance abuse problem in his business, he really gives readers substance. Even more thought provoking and touching are Foley's asides about building schools and sponsoring children in Sierra Leone through the Child Fund International or his support of RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network). --Publisher's Weekly, B&N
Foley has participated in numerous Make-a-Wish Foundation events, made surprise visits to children in hospitals and has also visited schools and libraries, talking to students about the value of education and the importance of reading and traveled to various military bases and military hospitals to visit U.S. troops. For several years Foley visited Washington D.C. based military hospitals on almost a monthly basis and in a Washington Time's article was referred to as a "Legend among hurt troops". Foley sponsors seven children with ChildFund International (formerly Christian Children's Fund), a group he has been affiliated with since 1992. In recent years, he has become one of the fund's leading donors, helping fund childhood education centers in the remote areas of the Philippines and Mexico, as well as four small community schools in the war torn West African country of Sierra Leone. After visiting the country in November 2008, an experience he called "one of the best experiences of my life; maybe the best," Foley committed to funding a larger primary school as well, which was completed in September 2009.
Having become a devoted fan of Tori Amos' music in 1993 with particularly the song "Winter" from the Little Earthquakes album, and following a meeting with Amos at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con, Foley became involved with RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network), a group Amos co-founded in 1994. He joined their National Leadership Council, a small group of key supporters who have given their time and money to help RAINN eliminate sexual violence. Foley donated 50% of the advance royalties from his upcoming memoir "Countdown to Lockdown" to RAINN.[88] The other 50% will go toward helping sexual abuse victims in Sierra Leone. Foley began training to be a volunteer for RAINN's online hotline in January 2010 and was named RAINN's Volunteer of the Month in September 2010, an honor he stated was as special as any he had received in his career.
Foley has been outspoken in his support for the Democratic party. During the 2004 election cycle, Foley argued the Democratic point of view in a WWE-sponsored debate against John "Bradshaw" Layfield, who spoke for the Republican side. He was a contributor to Barack Obama's campaign for the U.S. presidency in 2008.
Mr. Foley is also an ardent supporter of Stony Brook University basketball. --Wikipedia
I'm betting on a moderately-fluffy interview. |