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Al Sharpton’s New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a Month
The Daily Rash ^ | November 4, 2013 | Mark Donahue

Posted on 12/05/2013 9:50:46 AM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder

NEW YORK – Reverend Al Sharpton’s new book, “The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership” appears to be on an unshakable trajectory to success, according to its author. Since its release less than 30 days ago the revered civil rights leader’s long awaited memoir has already sold 18 copies. A spokesperson at Sharpton’s publisher, Simon and Schuster, said the company wasn’t the least bit surprised at the book’s sales numbers.

Political activist and singer, Barbra Streisand, held a book release party for Sharpton at her Malibu estate over the weekend. Streisand gushed that Sharpton is “a selfless African American clergyman who’s transformed himself into a normal person by indiscriminately destroying the lives of privileged white people.” Streisand went onto say she and Sharpton will be recording a duet of the Amy Winehouse hit ‘Back to Black’ in an effort to raise money to help pay for Sharpton’s back taxes.

Comedian Bill Maher arrived at the party with a bag of medical marihuana and an attractive African American prostitute on his arm. “Reverend Al really knows how to stick it to Whitey and Hispanics who are white,” Maher remarked after the party. “I’m just hoping he takes me out for a nice dinner before he sticks it to me.”

Cher attended the party with her new son, Chaz. Unable to move her mouth because of massive Botox injections earlier in the day, Cher’s sentiments were conveyed by Chaz.

“Mom feels that Reverend Sharpton is a national treasure. She still gets emotional when she hears his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.”

And Reverend Jesse Jackson appeared on Sharpton’s radio show yesterday sounding enthusiastic about Sharpton’s new book. No one was able to interpret what he actually said, but it sounded enthusiastic.

Last night Al Sharpton was interviewed by Piers Morgan on CNN. Following is a transcript of their conversation.

piers morgan 1024x682 Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthPIERS MORGAN: I welcome Al Sharpton to my show.

AL SHARPTON: You may call me Reverend.

PIERS MORGAN: Of course, Reverend. My mistake.

AL SHARPTON: No mistake taken.

PIERS MORGAN: Congratulations on the success of your new book. Over a dozen copies in just a few weeks!

AL SHARPTON: My publisher told me the sales of the book have far preceded his exterminations.

PIERS MORGAN: You have your own show on MSNBC, a daily radio show and now a best selling book. At what point is enough enough?

AL SHARPTON: When you fight for justice and equilibrium there never comes a time when enough is enough. Enough is enough when there is no more nuff.

PIERS MORGAN: I’ve been told you were hoping a civil rights issue might coincide with the release of your book?

AL SHARPTON: We were keeping our fingers crossed for a murder or rape somewhere.

PIERS MORGAN: You’re referring to an African American being raped or murdered by a white man?

AL SHARPTON: Unfortunately there have not been any.

PIERS MORGAN: Does it disappoint you that more whites aren’t killing and raping African Americans?

AL SHARPTON: Well, let’s just say it would help with book sales.

PIERS MORGAN: Yet even without a white on black crime for you to sensationalize your book has sold over a dozen copies in just a few weeks.

AL SHARPTON: It’s like this, Percy, when I de-lice people to rise up and demand justice it creates opportunities for me to make a few bucks.

298 october 25 2013 1024 Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthPIERS MORGAN: Barbra Streisand held a book release party for you at her Malibu estate. That’s pretty exciting.

AL SHARPTON: Yes, it was. Mrs. Streisand said I was the first African American in her house. Hell, I didn’t find out until after the party was over that she’s a Jew.

PIERS MORGAN: So what are your plans now, Reverend?

AL SHARPTON: I’ll probably just go back home unless you know of something to do.

PIERS MORGAN: I mean, what’s your next big career move? Will you be running for president in 2016?

AL SHARPTON: It’s too soon to be delubricating a run for president. As you said, I’m a busy man and I’m making lots of money. Plus I have a new young girlfriend who keeps me busy, if you know what I’m sayin’.

PIERS MORGAN: (coughs) Uh, in your book you say it took time, maturity and growth for you to transform into the kind of leader who had the discipline to control yourself and your emotions.

AL SHARPTON: That was in my book?

PIERS MORGAN: You don’t recall that statement?

Al Sharptons New Book Sells Over a Dozen Copies in Less Than a MonthAL SHARPTON: I’m waiting for the big print edition to come out before I read what I wrote.

PIERS MORGAN: Reverend, how significant is your relationship with God in your day to day life?

AL SHARPTON: You make it sound like we’re dating.

PIERS MORGAN: What I mean is, does your faith play a role in your activities?

AL SHARPTON: (snickers) My girlfriend likes us to role-play that she’s Mrs. Obama and I’m an escaped convict, but we haven’t played any Bible characters yet.

(Al Sharpton looks into the camera)

AL SHARPTON: And remember kids, always use a progalactic.

PIERS MORGAN: That’s all the time we have tonight. Thanks for joining us, Reverend.

AL SHARPTON: My pleasure, Percy.


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: alsharpton; failure; piersmorgan; sharpton; snafu
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not sure if the HEADLINE is satire, but....what difference does it make?
1 posted on 12/05/2013 9:50:46 AM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

That is a dozen to many!


2 posted on 12/05/2013 9:55:53 AM PST by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11) Hey, Harry Reid.. 1-800-318-2596!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

It HAS to be satire. There are at least double that many loons in Hollyweird.


3 posted on 12/05/2013 9:55:54 AM PST by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

It’s not like he’s an elected politician where lobbyists are coerced to buy up all the outstanding copies of the book. In a free market, his opinion doesn’t mean sh!t.


4 posted on 12/05/2013 9:57:30 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

The rejected stone is Jesus, not this pimp.


5 posted on 12/05/2013 9:58:03 AM PST by DManA
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

+1 ;’)


6 posted on 12/05/2013 9:58:56 AM PST by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

AND he bought 50 copies himself.


7 posted on 12/05/2013 9:59:19 AM PST by Cyman (We have to pass it to see what's in it= definition of stool sample)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

That is racist, somebody buy his book and satisfy his rights of selling it to us. We are violating his free speech..... sigh....


8 posted on 12/05/2013 9:59:37 AM PST by lavaroise
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

That’s sounds close enough to be true! Hilarious!


9 posted on 12/05/2013 10:00:01 AM PST by PistolPaknMama
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Hasn’t cracked the top 4,000 on amazon.


10 posted on 12/05/2013 10:00:14 AM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

"INTERLOPER!"

11 posted on 12/05/2013 10:02:32 AM PST by Dr. Thorne ("How long, O Lord, holy and true?" - Rev. 6:10)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder
¿¿uʍop ǝpısdn ʇı ǝʇıɹʍ ǝɥ pıp˙˙˙ʇɐɥʍ
12 posted on 12/05/2013 10:05:20 AM PST by MeshugeMikey ( Visit http://icantenroll.com/ In Glitch We Trust....;o})
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To: Dr. Thorne

Is he pointing to Barbara Streisand without makeup?


13 posted on 12/05/2013 10:05:38 AM PST by SkyDancer (Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
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To: fwdude

Is this intended for the lo info voters? If it ain’t a free app I doubt they are buying any books to read...


14 posted on 12/05/2013 10:09:38 AM PST by Hotlanta Mike ("Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu)
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To: ColdOne

There’s a dozen REALLY stupid people out there.


15 posted on 12/05/2013 10:10:29 AM PST by b4its2late (A Progressive is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: Cyman
AND he bought 50 copies himself.

He didn't BUY anything. He may have stole them from himself/publisher. But he rest assured. Sharpton doesn't spend his own money on anything.

16 posted on 12/05/2013 10:10:44 AM PST by Tenacious 1 (Liberals can afford for things to go well, to work, for folks to be happy. They'd be out of work.)
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To: MeshugeMikey
¿¿uʍop ǝpısdn ʇı ǝʇıɹʍ ǝɥ pıp˙˙˙ʇɐɥʍ

That's impressive, I don't care who ya are.

17 posted on 12/05/2013 10:12:15 AM PST by Tenacious 1 (Liberals can afford for things to go well, to work, for folks to be happy. They'd be out of work.)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

This is some of the funniest satire I’ve ever read. Thanks for posting.


18 posted on 12/05/2013 10:12:23 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

He should have the new GF play she’s Mrs. Obama and he’s a rutabaga


19 posted on 12/05/2013 10:13:24 AM PST by bigbob (The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder; Revolting cat!; GeronL

George Soros doesn’t have time to make everyone a bestseller.


20 posted on 12/05/2013 10:14:55 AM PST by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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