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CArl Hiaasen
Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in a bizarre place called Florida, where he still lives. His books have been described as savagely funny, riotous, and cathartic. Oddly, they are beloved even by readers who’ve never set foot in the Sunshine State.
BAD MONKEY on Apple TV+
It’s very cool that my friend Bill Lawrence was crazy enough to make my novel BAD MONKEY into a ten-part series, and that Apple TV+ is brave enough to show it.
The debut is August 14. Vince Vaughn and the rest of the cast are funny and terrific. Also a big shout-out to the folks in Big Pine Key, Key West and Miami, who were so patient and friendly during the location shoots. I also need to thank the crew on Big Pine for protecting the food from all the wild Key deer. It turns out they’re not so cute once they get a whiff of Dunkin’ Donuts.
My only complaint about this project was that I never got to meet Crystal, the multi-talented capuchin monkey featured in the show. Apparently she flies private and has an “assistant” screen her texts. During the BAD MONKEY production, she casually took time off to do a Spielberg film called “The Farklemans” or “The Fabelmans,” whatever. Seriously. Get over yourself, Crystal.
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Video
CBS Sunday Morning
CArl on Skink – No Surrender
CArl In Conversation with John Grisham
60 Minutes
CArl on Independent Bookstores
BBC
Heart-crushing news that Jimmy‘s gone. He was a close friend for almost 40 years. Nobody had more pure fun in life, or worked harder to share it with others. He lived true to his songs, and he was writing with joy until the end, tweaking the final cuts on a new album. Jimmy had one gear: moving at the speed of light, even in flip-flops. He was, literally and exuberantly, all over the map. Richly talented, wonderfully generous, and wildly passionate about the places he cherished – peaceful islands and harbors where he transported everyone who loved his music. Still he was happiest on stage, whether it was a bar in Key West or center field at Fenway Park. I’d like to think that somewhere is a pristine stretch of Caribbean beach where we still might find – propped against a palm tree — a fly rod and a Martin guitar. And, riding the waves, a familiar bionic pirate on a long board, grinning about all the cool shit he got away with. I’ll miss you, JB. Millions will. Thanks for the laughs, the adventures, and the unforgettable sound track.
– Carl Hiaasen
I am devastated and heartsick to confirm the loss of my wonderful brother Rob in the mass shooting in the newsroom at the Annapolis Capital Gazette. Rob was an editor and columnist at the paper, and one of the most gentle and funny people I’ve ever known. He spent his whole gifted career as a journalist, and he believed profoundly in the craft and mission of serving the public’s right to know the news.
We called him Big Rob because he was so tall, but it was his remarkable heart and humor that made him larger than all of us.
Hug your loved ones like there’s no tomorrow.
– Carl Hiaasen
Click here to read Carl’s tribute to his brother Rob at the Capital Gazette