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What is a wiseman? What is a prophet?

Someone with a strange, unflappable demeanor. Someone who speaks in cryptic koans, words whose meanings take years to unravel. Someone who has confronted death, God, sin, and the immortal soul. Someone unfit for this world, but too brilliant to depart it. Someone--in short--like Keith Richards.

Here, at last, the wisdom of this indefatigable man is recorded and set forth. These are his visionary words: "I would rather be a legend than a dead legend." Or "Whatever side I take, I know well that I will be blamed." And--indeed--"I've never had a problem with drugs, only with policemen."

Not merely a compendium of wisdom, this book is also a complete guide to the inner workings of a complex and inspired belief system, and the life of a man sanctified by fame. What Would Keith Richards Do reminds us to learn from our mistakes, let our instincts lead us, and above all, do what Keith has done better than anyone--survive.

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“Charming throughout...an interesting and enjoyable addition to any collection.” ―Sacramento Book Review

“Who better to teach us how to deal with life than Keith Richards? West's book serves as a kind of Bible for "Keithism," a philosophy of life based on the author's collected Richards quotes. Fun to pick up, thumb through, chuckle a little bit here and there.” ―The Rumpus

“A very entertaining and insightful little tome...The quotes that West assembles are revealing and hilarious - a perfect combination from the man who truly embodies rock 'n' roll.” ―Lincoln Journal Star

“Whether you take his advice to heart, or just have a good laugh, you will definitely discover a refreshing new outlook on life.” ―Zink Magazine

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Jessica Pallington West is the author of Lipstick. Her writing has been featured in the Daily Telegraph, BBC TV and BBC Radio, and About.com. She is a die-hard Stones fan.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA; Illustrated edition (May 5, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596916141
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596916142
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.2 x 8 inches

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Keith Richards was born in London in 1943. A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and cofounder of the Rolling Stones, he has also released solo albums with his band, The X-Pensive Winos. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Patti Hansen.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and insightful, with meaningful insights from a rock great. They find the humor funny and entertaining, with witty remarks and observations along the way. The quotes collection is appreciated and well-received. Readers describe the author as charismatic and one of the greatest rock stars. The book is described as easy to pick up and use, and a quick reference for fans. The timeline of terror in the back is interesting.

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49 customers mention "Readability"45 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it amusing and insightful, providing a different look at self-help books. The book is easy to read with small framing and concise content. It provides valuable insights and humor for Keith fans.

"...if you have read Life you might know much of this....but here is it , concise, and all in one spot!..." Read more

"Really so much better done that it has any right or necessity to be...." Read more

"...He`s the heart of the Stones and Mr. Rock`n`Roll himself ! Very easy to read, with several topics in witch they have small frases and texts !..." Read more

"...for my 86 year old mother, she has always loved Keith and enjoys the book very much." Read more

26 customers mention "Insight"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights. They find the rock great's daily wisdom interesting and motivating. The book offers a great combination of thoughtfulness and street sense. It offers an entertaining style that readers can enjoy in their everyday lives.

"...But then there is this - daily affirmations from Keith Richards!! Talk about a man who has lived -and continues to live life to the fullest!..." Read more

"...effort and it would have been a nice book to have, but she really did her research and figured out the best way to present the topic at hand, which..." Read more

"...It offers insights in an entertaining style, but it's better if you don't try to consume it in one big gulp...." Read more

"...Richards the myth it's a fun read as well as offering some practical observations about surviving and thriving in the depths. Highly recommended...." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the title humorous and the editorial comments entertaining. Some readers appreciate the witty lines and quotes from Keith Richards.

"...This book is funny! Just a random collection of words from good old Keith himself!..." Read more

"...his musical roots, his own philosofy and way of life, his inteligent sense of humor, his wit, his repartee, his charisma, makes him a unique..." Read more

"...Even West's editorial comments and observations along the way are funny! I heartily recommend this book to any and all RS & Keef fans...." Read more

"...There are some funny lines here and I laughed reading them however after a "quote" has been reprinted and repeated over a forty year period the..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the Keith-isms in the book. They find him fascinating and the book free of nonsense.

"...But however he's presented, at the end of the day, Keith is still infinitely fascinating...." Read more

"...wind chimes are a musical instrument this book is happily devoid of namby-pamby nonsense...." Read more

"...Very funny and witty guy! This book is packed full of Keith-isms, complete with the trademark "skull" on the cover...." Read more

"...Lots of Keithisms she loved." Read more

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Customers appreciate the collection of quotes, sayings, and misquotes attributed to Keith Richards.

"...While nearly half of the book is a collection of great quotes on topics such as "the Afterlife and Reincarnation", "Aging and Longevity", "Authority"..." Read more

"What Would Keith Richards Do? is an apt collection of quotes, misquotes, and sayings attributed to Keith Richards...." Read more

"Includes some bio and history of the man. Quotes are categorized by subject...." Read more

"...He has been carrying it around with him and likes to share quotes from the book. I am looking forward to reading it when he is done." Read more

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Customers like the book. They say it's about one of the greatest rock stars, Keith Richards.

"...of the best books I have read (and I have read many) about the greatest rock star the world has ever known. Keith is an amazing animal...." Read more

"...I've been a fan for years! One of the most charismatic characters in rock and roll!" Read more

"Bought for my girlfriend. She is a huge Stones fan and especially a fan of Keith Richards. She loved it!" Read more

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Customers find the book easy to pick up and read. It's a handy reference for fans.

"...You can pick it up quickly and easily, read once or again and again - it works!..." Read more

"This is a great little quick referance for a fan to own...." Read more

"I thought this book was a fun read. It was easy to pick up and set down. Not exactly written by Keith but close enough." Read more

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Customers find the book's pacing good. They appreciate the interesting chronology of arrests, riots, and battles with Mick Jagger. The topics of confronting demons and talismans are also mentioned.

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"...Such topics as The Evil Twin, confronting one's demons and talismans as part of style are both practical and inspiring...." Read more

"...Recommend to anyone wanting a good laugh. The timeline of terror in the back is mind-boggling. Laughs will ensue." Read more

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Keith Richards would NOT read this book - but you should!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013
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Prominently dubbed "Unauthorized" on the cover, this silly but fun book clearly doesn't sit within Keith's sense of humour itself, making it seem a bit of a paradox. While nearly half of the book is a collection of great quotes on topics such as "the Afterlife and Reincarnation", "Aging and Longevity", "Authority", "Art", "Fashion and style", "Inner Demons", "Inspirations and Influences", etc, the rest of the book demonstrates the author scrounging around to describe situations and concepts that make Keith (and herself) look wise. This all demonstrates that she's a great editor (and if there is any lingering doubt that she's another Tony Sanchez, the six pages of thorough and comprehensive references is further testimony); but she's not really a great writer, so the opening chapter "Keithism: the 26 10 commandments of Keith Richards" comes off as having a tremendous amount of filler and empty exposition (I also wonder why she can't just say "the 26 commandments" and has to say "the 26 Ten Commandments" - maybe she's not such a great editor after all).

Another chapter "What Would Keith Do" presents regular, day-to-day challenges and conjures up a Keith-ish response, using lessons from his life. "Keith And Nitzsche" sets about drawing parallels between Keith-thought and the ideas and quotes of Nitzsche and other famour philosophers, going from the Greeks to Mae West (it's bit of a stretch). "Prophetwear: Urban Guru Fashion & Style" is an interesting, albeit silly chapter discussing Keith's armour and personal talismans. "Everyting you always wanted to know..." is a fact file on Keith, most of which I knew (interesting fact - cheese is the only thing that Keith won't put into his body. Cheese!!!) Then there's a Keith timeline (interesting fact - he recorded an instrumental called "Scarlet" with Jimmy Page and Ian Stewart in 1973) that is an interesting chronicle of arrests, riots and battles with Mick Jagger (who he calls Brenda).

The best part of the book? The six-page bonus section of insults to various figures such as Chuck Berry, Jean-Luc Godard ("He's a Frenchman. We can't help them."), Mick Taylor, Bianca Jagger, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, the Bee Gees, modern rock stars ilk the Arctic Monkeys, the punks of the seventies, George Michael, Boy George, Oasis, David Bowie, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine (not sure why they warrant comment), Nirvana, Bob Geldolf and Life Aid, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant and John Bonham, Ben Stiller (not sure why he warrants comment), Eric Clapton, Ray Davies and Bob Dylan.

Incidentally, I've not read any of the "What Would Jesus Do" type works, so I don't really have a basis of comparison on that level, but I'd say that as far as objective fun and readability goes, the book is so-so overall. But however he's presented, at the end of the day, Keith is still infinitely fascinating. In my reviews, I'm typically wont to quote extensively from the books I discuss; I can't do that here, otherwise I'd be reproducing half of Chapter Five (Keith quotes), so you'll just have to get this book for yourself - despite my misgivings about the weakness of the other chapters (at one point the author brings in a mention of the Brady Bunch... I really can't see how she could commit such as crime, as that old TV show was about as un-Keith as it gets - clearly she's learned nothing from her subject), it's worth the price of the book on the strength of Chapter Five alone.

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Zen*Yogi*Girl
A "Daily Affirmation" book from a Rock God! This set of 'affirmations" I can handle
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
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The company I work for is all about self help books and daily affirmations! I get inspirational books mailed to me before every meeting (which I do not read) and at every training class, folks are buried in some random book, other making notes or underlining chapters in order to "better themselves"!! Personally , though I like fitness, and health books, daily motivational books are not my thing - I would rather live life than read about how to 'maybe' live it better !

But then there is this - daily affirmations from Keith Richards!! Talk about a man who has lived -and continues to live life to the fullest! He is a Rock God!! My parents listened to the Stones, I listen to the Stones, my kids listen to the Stones! They have been more successful, over more time that any band I can think of so clearly something is going right!

This book is funny! Just a random collection of words from good old Keith himself! Just six short chapters, a timeline of Keith , and it closes with a recipe for Shepherd's Pie -apparently his favorite! It's not all new, much of it has been written somewhere else, if you have read Life you might know much of this....but here is it , concise, and all in one spot! The commandments of Keith, what would he do, fashion and style., his wit and wisdom! Yes, this will do - I would much rather read this wisdom than a "closing a sale" guide! You can pick it up quickly and easily, read once or again and again - it works!

Something for the night stand, the plane, the bus or the sales meeting in place of a self help book! Yes, this will do just the trick!

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A. Perer
Well Done, Ms. West. Bravo.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014
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Really so much better done that it has any right or necessity to be. The author could have gotten away with putting in half the effort and it would have been a nice book to have, but she really did her research and figured out the best way to present the topic at hand, which is what we can all learn from the life of Keith Richards. I've read so much about Keith Richards and he is one of my favorite people. There's a reason why you'll will only hear great things about Richards from the crew that works on the Rolling Stones tours. He just has this basic humility and he's not afraid to admit his mistakes, and since he's been interviewed so many times and his escapes are public, he was a great subject for this book He didn't just fit the bill because he was a survivor. There 's more too it than that and Ms. West has done a great job getting to the heart of how Keith Richards has made so many close friends over the years and kept his sense of humor.

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Robert 93
For all Keef fans!
Reviewed in Germany on March 21, 2023
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This book is a must for every Keith Richards fans out there! Lots of great stories and quotes all tied in neatly with the author's own comments.

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michael cole
'Stone Me - the wit and wisdom of Keith Richards' is a better read.
Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2015
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A bit long winded and aimless I felt. 'Stone Me - the wit and wisdom of Keith Richards' is a better read.

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Oh, if we could all live like Mr Richards, and have his wit and wisdom; Keith is our modern day Oscar Wilde. there are so many funny anecdotes and words of wisdom in this book, that you have to hand it to'Keef' he may be looked at by many people as the 'drug addled' stereotypical old rocker, but what people don't realise is how clever, intelligent and well read he is. this book gives different everyday problems that we all come across, and then asks 'what would Keith do?' e.g. Keiths response to the question, 'How he would like to die? he answered, 'Later.' or his opinion on Chuck Berry, "I Couldn't Warm to Him if I Was Cremated Next to Him." and when told he was on Mark Chapmans hit list along with John Lennon, he said "Other Peoples Shopping Doesn't Interest Me" it is a funny and clever insight into Keiths opinions on other Musicians, life, drugs and of course Mick who doesn't escape the cutting wit of Keith. he may be a multi millionnaire in one of the greatest rock bands ever, but as he says, he couldn't have written 'Coming Down Again' without his experience of drugs,and adds, "I'm this millionnaire rock star, but i'm in the gutter with these other sniveling people. it keeps me in touch with the street, at the lowest level." he is brutally honest about his faults and other peoples! a great read, and Keith is great philosopher without realising it.

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Great conversational piece that sits in my music lounge.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keith Richards would NOT read this book - but you should!

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Daily Affirmation" book from a Rock God! This set of 'affirmations" I can handle

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, Ms. West. Bravo.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition

5.0 out of 5 stars For all Keef fans!

3.0 out of 5 stars 'Stone Me - the wit and wisdom of Keith Richards' is a better read.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate in Self Help Books!

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing 🤓

Keith Richards would NOT read this book - but you should!

A "Daily Affirmation" book from a Rock God! This set of 'affirmations" I can handle

Well Done, Ms. West. Bravo.

Excellent condition

For all Keef fans!

'Stone Me - the wit and wisdom of Keith Richards' is a better read.

The Ultimate in Self Help Books!

Life Changing 🤓