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Available
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Publication
Grand Central Publishing (2013), Edition: 1st Printing, 240 pages
Description
In his first book, Ross Matthews tells listeners what it means to 'man up'--to realize, no matter how hard you may hope against hope, you are what you are. Admittedly still a work-in-progress, Ross recounts how he's benefited from this frame of mind his whole life. From growing up as an atypical kid in a small Northwestern farm town to living as an atypical adult in Los Angeles, to eventually being his loud, proud, unapologetically genuine self on national television.
User reviews
LibraryThing member TheYodamom
Ross the Intern, on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno that is how I first became aware of this funny amazing human being. He was this laughing, shining man who almost floated across the stage with enthusiasm. I fell for him and watched for him everynight. He is a talented, a remarkable voice and an
As I read the book I was struck by how difficult his road has been. He was bullied as a child, and tried to fit in, even tried dating women. Of course that was not the way his interests headed. He always stood his ground, when confronted. I was in tears for him several times after reading about the cruelty he endured. He can sex spinach plants ! Now there is a talent few have ! LOL He grew up rural, worked farms and dreamed of more. He left home very young headed for Hollywood where his whole life started to come together.
If you love uplifting stories about underdogs making it you can't beat this book. He is an inspiration and an enjoyable humorist even among the painful bits.
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excellent interviewer. he is able to get 'stars' to say and do the most 'human' things.As I read the book I was struck by how difficult his road has been. He was bullied as a child, and tried to fit in, even tried dating women. Of course that was not the way his interests headed. He always stood his ground, when confronted. I was in tears for him several times after reading about the cruelty he endured. He can sex spinach plants ! Now there is a talent few have ! LOL He grew up rural, worked farms and dreamed of more. He left home very young headed for Hollywood where his whole life started to come together.
If you love uplifting stories about underdogs making it you can't beat this book. He is an inspiration and an enjoyable humorist even among the painful bits.
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LibraryThing member AJRyan6of7
I love Ross Mathews! This book about some of his adventures in life is great fun, but also inspirational, with lots of life lessons about accepting yourself as you are.
LibraryThing member AJRyan6of7
I love Ross Mathews! This book about some of his adventures in life is great fun, but also inspirational, with lots of life lessons about accepting yourself as you are.
LibraryThing member AJRyan6of7
I love Ross Mathews! This book about some of his adventures in life is great fun, but also inspirational, with lots of life lessons about accepting yourself as you are.
LibraryThing member AJRyan6of7
I love Ross Mathews! This book about some of his adventures in life is great fun, but also inspirational, with lots of life lessons about accepting yourself as you are.
LibraryThing member ChrisWeir
Much better book than I thought it might be. I remember seeing him on Chelsea Lately. Anecdotal stories from his life such as meeting his BFF Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. To his obsession with Michelle Kwan or dating girls back in high school. Was fun quick read.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
240 p.; 8.75 inches
ISBN
1455501808 / 9781455501809