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In Nevertheless, Baldwin transcends his public persona, shedding light on facets of his life he has long kept private. In this honest, affecting memoir, he introduces us to the Long Island child who felt burdened by his family's financial struggles and his parents' unhappy marriage; the Washington DC, college student gearing up for a career in politics; the self-named "Love Taxi" who helped friends solve their romantic problems while neglecting his...
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In his bold and wildly entertaining publishing debut, he continues to embrace his dark side and gives readers the book they have long been waiting for-hilarious and often dirty. Bob believes there's a time and a place for filth. From his never-before-heard stories of what really went on behind the scenes of two of the most successful family shows of all times, with co-stars like John Stamos and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, to his tales of legendary...
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Sharing a backstage history of his early life and career that took place before he became a nationally-known star--and paying tribute to the most important influence in his life: his father, Arthur Lithgow--John reveals why actors are driven to perform, and why people are driven to watch them do it.
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Gary Sinise shares the never-before-told story of his journey from trouble-making Chicago kid to cofounder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company, world-famous actor, and tireless advocate for America's active duty defenders, veterans, and first responders. --
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The loving yet brutally honest memoir of the daughter of comedy legend Richard Pryor
Rain Pryor was born in the idealistic, free-love 1960s. Her mother was a Jewish go-go dancer who wanted a tribe of rainbow children, and her father was Richard Pryor, perhaps the most compelling and brilliant comedian of his era.
In this intimate, harrowing, and often hilarious memoir, Rain talks about her divided heritage, and about the forces that shaped her wildly...
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Karrine Steffans, a former dancer in the music videos of such recording artists as Jay-Z, R. Kelly, and LL Cool J, discusses the sexual and physical abuse she suffered as a young girl, describes her damaging encounters with the hip hop industry, and tells how she was able to finally change her life.
14) Dwayne Johnson
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Establishing himself as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the sport, Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, has been the face of World Wrestling Entertainment for over a decade. Johnson is also emerging as an actor, starring in several action and comedy films, such as the popular The Fast and the Furious franchise. In 2013, the financial magazine Forbes listed Johnson as number twenty-five on its list of the one hundred most powerful...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support Team Haymitch"? • felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about...
17) Riker Lynch
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Meet famous entertainer Riker Lynch! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Lynch's childhood in Colorado, his family's move to California, and the founding of the band R5 with siblings Rocky, Ross, and Rydel and friend Ellington Ratliff. Riker's acting career on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Glee, and Dancing With the Stars is covered, as is his success with R5 including album Sometime Last Night. Table of contents, map, "Did...
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For the first time ever, Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it's like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it's about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone...
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You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood,...
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