If you would have told me a memoir

"If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad's fast-food joint that one day he'd be a household name and that, at the height of his success, he'd be living alone, divorced, with no kids, high on a cocktail of forgetting, he might've asked, "You want fries with that?" John...

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Main Authors: Stamos, John, 1963- (Author), Young, Daphne (Author)
Other Authors: Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958- (author of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2023.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad's fast-food joint that one day he'd be a household name and that, at the height of his success, he'd be living alone, divorced, with no kids, high on a cocktail of forgetting, he might've asked, "You want fries with that?" John burst onto the scene in General Hospital, propelling him into the teen idol stratosphere, a place that's often a point of no return. But Stamos beat the odds and over the past four decades has proved himself to be one of his generation's most successful and beloved actors. Whether showing off his comedic chops on Full House or his dramatic skills on ER, pushing the boundaries on Broadway or living out his youthful dreams as an honorary Beach Boy, John has surprised everyone, most of all himself. A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos's memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new"--Dust jacket flap.
Physical Description:xiii, 333 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
ISBN:9781250890979
1250890977
Author Notes:John Stamos , a three-time Emmy nominee, has earned his reputation as a highly regarded actor and producer throughout his over forty-year career in television, film, and on Broadway. His rise to fame began with his role in General Hospital and he has since captivated viewers with his diverse performances in Big Shot, You, ER, Grandfathered, Full Hous e, and Fuller House and on stage in Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie , and Gore Vidal's The Best Man . Beyond acting, Stamos is a skilled musician, collaborating with The Beach Boys since 1985. He also serves as an ambassador for Childhelp.