Happy People Are Annoying

This book by Josh Peck was genuinely recommended once in the episodes we index, on Diary of a CEO. The people who vouched for it on air: Steven Bartlett. It comes up in conversations about addiction & recovery, depression & mood. Every quote below is verbatim, attributed, and linked to the exact second it was said. Sourced expert opinion, not medical advice.

A wonderfully candid memoir from one of the most recognizable faces of a generation, actor, writer, Youtuber, and television superstar, Josh Peck. In his warm and inspiring book, Josh reflects on the many stumbles and silver linings of his life and traces a zigzagging path to redemption. Written with such impressive detail and aching honesty, Happy People are Annoying is full of surprising life lessons for anyone seeking to accept their past and make peace with the complicated face in the mirror. Josh Peck rose to near-instant fame when he starred for four seasons as the comedic center of Nickelodeon's hit show Drake & Josh.

• “I recommend everybody to go grab a copy I love the title happy people are annoying um it's a truly important book”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “I recommend everybody to go grab a copy”
  Steven Bartlett · The Diary of a CEO · Apr 202301:18:40

  Said during "Josh Peck: The Surprising Truth Behind The 127lb Weight Loss | E238". The episode features Josh Peck: Actor and comedian, one half of Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh, and author of the memoir Happy People Are Annoying. Josh Peck on losing 127 pounds, swapping food for addiction, getting sober at 21, and making peace with his absent father.