Really!?!
A Memoir and Other Observations From A Man Who's Lived Life 'Not Quite Famous Enough'
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Publisher Description
REALLY!?! is the story of privilege and purgatory and the road traveled to both. Told as as eries of uniquely lampooning and insightful anecdotal observations, Marc Freden quite literally travels the world, as the host of a British television series, to findout just where and who he is in the world.
REALLY!?! takes on such lauded institutions as Hollywood, Catholicism, the British Monarchy and fame while exploring Fredens personal vulnerability in dealing with homosexuality, depression, molestation and relationships. It's written with his unique blend of raw, self-deprecating humor and honestythesame winning combination that made him a true international television personality.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With this witty, conversational, but uneven collection of essays, Freden charts his life, exploring everything from his Catholic upbringing to his work as a dancer and his career as a producer and television personality in Hollywood and the U.K. And while all Freden's essays have merit, the book would have benefited from some careful editing. Readers may find it jarring as the memoir shifts from insightful pieces about world travel to gossipy ones about nightclub lust and celebrities. Additionally, Freden often ends more serious essays with simplistic conclusions that sabotage their impact. Still, his tales of being "not quite famous enough" should resonate in this era of celebrity obsession. Freden's energy, charisma, and honesty are admirable; readers will come away rooting for him to become "famous enough."
