About the Author

Bob Harris has written for "National Lampoon," "Mother Jones" online, and the television drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In addition to being an undefeated five-time "Jeopardy!" champion, he reached the finals of the annual $100,000 Tournament of Champions before losing so absurdly that the final episode was shown on airlines as in-flight entertainment. In 2002, Harris was one of only fifteen players invited to compete in a Million-Dollar Masters Tournament held at Radio City Music Hall. More recently, he was a memorable part of the 2005 "Jeopardy! "Ultimate Tournament of Champions. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

"Harris has been, among other things, a stand-up comic, and it shows...lively phrases and an ear for the incongruous...a skilled storeyteller...pulls you in like a good sports stroy."
- "The New Yotk Times Book Review"
"A rollicking ride of intellectual discovery and emotional growth. He provokes much laughter- unlike his buzzer skills, his comic timing never fails him- and a few unexpected tears...it's a pleasure to tage along."
-" The Wall Street Journal"
"Endearingly frank...a jubilant Mexican jumping bean of digressions and asides...Everything in Harris's memoir is lighthearted and fast-paced."
-" New York Newsday"
"Down to earth and entertaining, even for non-"Jeopardy!" fans."
- "The New York Daily News"
"A surprisingly touching memoir."
"- Entertainment Weekly"
"Eccentric, energetic, and engaging...charming."
"- Publishers Weekly"
"Cleverly executed...solid entertainment."
-" Kirkus Reviews"
"I haven't seen "Jeopardy!" since I was a kid, and yet I was charmed and amused by Bob Harris's fascinating and surprisingly suspenseful book. Through sheer force of personality, he takes this brainy TV show and makes it funny and easy to relate to."
- Ira Glass, creator and host, "This American Life"
"Wise, honest, and very funny...I wish I'd written it. Then again, I wish I'd won $127,000 and his & her Camaros, on Jeopardy!, too."
- Jeff Greenstein, writer/producer, " Desperate Housewives, Will & Grace, Friends"
"Answer: A hilarious, engaging and highly entertaining book. Question is: What is "Prisoner of Trebekistan?" (All right ... that was sort of a lame "Jeopardy!" joke. But what can I say? It's a great book.)"
--Paul Feig, creator of "Freaks and Geeks" and author of "Superstud "and "Kick Me"
""Prisoner of Trebekistan" is funny, enlightening--and just might help you win a million bucks on "Jeopardy!""
--A.J. Jacobs, author of "The Know-It-All"
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"Answer: A hilarious, engaging and highly entertaining book. Question is: What is "Prisoner of Trebekistan?" (All right ... that was sort of a lame "Jeopardy!" joke. But what can I say? It's a great book.)" --Paul Feig, creator of "Freaks and Geeks" and author of "Superstud "and "Kick Me"
""Prisoner of Trebekistan" is funny, enlightening--and just might help you win a million bucks on "Jeopardy!"" --A.J. Jacobs, author of "The Know-It-All"
""Prisoner of Trebekistan" is so effortlessly funny and informative, the fact that it's also tender, human, and very wise kind of sneaks up on you. . . . Amidst the nerve-wracking "Jeopardy!" showdowns and hilarious study rituals, Bob Harris has found the difference between facts and knowledge, between knowledge and wisdom, proving conclusively that the answer to the meaning of life may very well take the form of a question. A must for anyone who loves "Jeopardy!," or has ever seen it, or is breathing." --Joss Whedon, creator, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
"If you don't buy this book--this funny, learned, charming, and surprisingly moving book--I will make it burst into flames in your hands." --Arthur Phillips, author of "Prague" and "The Egyptologist"
"Bob Harris does a masterful job of describing the emotional state of a "Jeopardy!" contestant in the heat of battle. Even more impressively, "Prisoner of Trebekistan" captures the inquisitive spirit that is both the cause and effect of success on the show. I knew that Bob was a great guy and a fantastic "Jeopardy!" player. Now I've found that he's also a wonderful writer. I think I'm starting to hate him." --Brad Rutter, top money-winner in "Jeopardy!" history (more than $3.2 million)