Top Shelf Stories From the Most Famous Stern Intern Ever
What They're Saying
“Steve Grillo is a character you immediately like. He's a fun, good-spirited guy who can easily insert himself into any situation, and has, as you'll read on page after page of these non-stop incredibly assorted & eclectic tales that have been his wild ride through quite a life. You won't be able to put it down, probably because it'll be sticky.”
"When Grillo asked me to read his manuscript, my first thought was oh, for fuck's sake—I’m a terrible liar, and I’m going to have to lie because it’s going to be idiotic. But then I started reading and... I couldn’t stop. By some miracle, it’s fucking hilarious and also oddly endearing.”
“Imagine the horror I experienced as a kid meeting my stand-in and it’s Steve Grillo. I cried in my dressing room for hours thinking that’s the way people think I look.”
Robert Iler / AJ Soprano
“This is definitely a must read, but the title should be Steve Grillo: Diary of a Complete Knucklehead, but as the saying goes, he's our knucklehead. As wacky as his stories are, they also show the kind, loving, family man, friend-to-all, and the ultimate stand-up guy who will do anything for people. A dynamite read about a dynamite guy, a special life and a special guy, but definitely a special knucklehead.”
Mike Starr
“I know him to be somewhat fearless. Not in a stupid way.”
Billy West
"No parent wants to admit there is something wrong with their child but, I don't think I want anyone to know we are your parents. OMG! I'm sorry we didn't have more control over you. I just thank my lucky stars you're still alive. Now everyone knows."
Mom
"I first met Steve Grillo back in the 1990s, and from the start, I could tell there was something truly unique about him. Over the years, he’s become not just a friend, but one of my best friends. Steve is one of those rare individuals who will always have your back—no matter what.
He has always surrounded himself with friends from all different backgrounds, and that’s a testament to his open heart and his ability to embrace diversity in the truest sense.
It’s rare to find someone who can move seamlessly between different groups and make everyone feel welcome and valued. Steve truly is a person who bridges gaps and brings people together.
I feel incredibly lucky to have Steve in my life. Our bond is one that’s been built on years of shared experiences, trust, and countless memories."
“Steve Grillo can be annoying, irritating, disruptive, disrespectful, loud, arrogant, embarrassing, and crass - in the best way possible. No matter what you think of him, and his book, he always has the best intentions. Like when I was overseas during the pandemic and he would Facetime me at 7pm EST every night to hear the pans and applause of the first responders who would be leaving the hospitals alive after saving lives, including their own. He is a pain in the ass and I would not want him to be anything less. A decent book by a really decent human being.”
"I told Steve I thought the book was wonderful. Next thing he threw me down the stairs and my shoes fell off. God and BABY Jesus help us!!"
“The best stories in life are always funny, outrageous, shocking, captivating, unreal, nostalgic, generationally impactful and entertaining. Steve’s book is all of that and more!”