Professional Idiot: A Memoir by Stephen Glover (English) Paperback Book

Description: Professional Idiot by Stephen Glover Steve-O Glover has made a career out of doing crazy stunts, including broadcasting on the Internet his spiral into drug addiction. In this account he tells how his craving for attention developed, how friends saved his life & how he has fought back successfully. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written by one of the most beloved lunatics of our time, Professional Idiot tells Steve-Os story in full and often shocking detail -- the debauchery, the stunts, the drug addiction and, finally, the path to recovery and redemption. Fame can be addictive. From his early days videotaping crazy skateboard stunts to starring in the blockbuster Jackass franchise, there was little that Stephen "Steve-O" Glover wouldnt do for attention. Whether it was stapling his nutsack to his leg, diving into a pool full of elephant crap or routinely risking death invading the private lives of sharks, lions, tigers and bears, almost nothing was out of bounds. As the stunts got crazier, his life kept pace. He developed a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol, and an obsession with his own celebrity that proved nearly as dangerous. After detours to several hospitals, a couple jails, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, he landed, quite naturally, on MTVs Jackass, in 2000. He took to fame like it was the very thing missing from his life, but it was never enough. He filled the void with booze and drugs, and soon, began treating his entire life like it was one big—and supremely risky—stunt. In 2008, Steve-O holed up in his West Hollywood apartment, where he drank, snorted, smoked, huffed and swallowed drugs around the clock—and began broadcasting his downward spiral on the Internet. Finally, his Jackass comrade Johnny Knoxville and seven other friends staged an intervention and forced him into a psychiatric ward against his will, ultimately saving his life. Today he has been clean and sober for more than three years. Notes A memoir from Glover, aka Steve-O from masochist TV series Jackass. Author Biography Stephen "Steve-O" Glover is a comedian and the longtime star of the legendary Jackass franchise. He regularly performs stand-up for packed houses throughout the country, and he recently released his comedy special, Gnarly, direct to his fans. Steve-O also hosts the weekly podcast Steve-Os Wild Ride! He lives in Los Angeles. Review "A great book to read before you get on the roller coaster to hell, if you plan on surviving to tell about it like Steve-O did."--Nikki Sixx, author of The Heroin Diaries"Its mind-blowing to me how utterly far gone Steve-O was, and how he looks back on it in this book with such intelligence, humor, and searing honesty. What a truly unbelievable life."--Johnny Knoxville"This is the perfect book for people who hate reading."--Tommy Lee, author of Tommyland Review Quote "This is the perfect book for people who hate reading."-- Tommy Lee, author of Tommyland Description for Sales People Jackass is one of MTVs most successful shows and is still enjoyed today, 11 years after its first broadcast. The Jackass films all debuted at number one in the US box office. The latest, Jackass 3D (MTV Films, 2010) making over [1million in the UK box office in its opening weekend. Steve-O is one of the most popular stars of the Jackass franchise and also has his own show, Dr Steve-O. Will appeal to fans of both Steve-O and Jackass. Details ISBN1401310796 Author Stephen Glover Year 2012 ISBN-10 1401310796 ISBN-13 9781401310790 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-02-16 Publisher Hyperion Imprint Hyperion Subtitle A Memoir Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 791.092 Short Title PROFESSIONAL IDIOT Language English Illustrations colour illustrations, ports. Pages 336 US Release Date 2012-01-17 UK Release Date 2012-01-17 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-12-26 AU Release Date 2022-12-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43677022;

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