

We've been a fan of
The Philadelphia Lawyer blog for a while now, and when we heard that the author's debut book, "Happy Hour is for Amateurs: Work Sucks. Life Doesn't Have to," was coming out in paperback, we just had to talk to the guy. Or, at least email him, since he's still anonymous and we weren't looking to blow his cover. If you've never read the blog (or didn't pick up the book in hardcover), it's a no-holds-bar peek behind the scenes of the booze-filled, back-stabbing legal world in the birthplace of the Constitution: Philadelphia. Buy the book on
Amazon here
, read the full interview below, and check back tomorrow for a BroBible exclusive story by The Philadelphia Lawyer. The topic:
"You're Not Getting Laid Because..."
BroBible: What possessed you to start writing the tales of your life? Did you find the experience therapeutic?
The Philadelphia Lawyer: Combination of things. The material was there, I knew I could write, and the scene around me was so absurd I figured, "Somebody has to deconstruct this shit -- show it for what it is. Mine out the funny angles of this shit to show what an absurd, wasteful McProfession practicing law in this city is."
What was it like to go from strictly blogging to writing an entire book?
The Philadelphia Lawyer: A bitch. But before I get to that, let me clarify -- you and me? We're not "bloggers." We write "content." And I'm not being snotty there. That distinction needs to be repeated. "Blogs" are basically link dumps, or pedestals for people to pimp short opinions.
All that said, the content I wrote was still abbreviated, and it needed that closer punchline, even for the serial pieces. Taking the stories we used in the book apart and arcing them into a broader narrative was difficult as hell. Reminds you how much more of a skill writing a full-length book is than writing a website piece. And how important editors are in the process.
Do you still practice law or have you decided to write/booze/party full time? No doubt an absolute joy for your liver. Keep Reading »