{"product_id":"apparently-there-were-complaints-a-memoir-paperback","title":"Apparently There Were Complaints: A Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharon Gless\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmmy Award-winning actress Sharon Gless tells all in this laugh-out-loud, juicy, \"unforgettably memorable\" (Lily Tomlin) memoir about her five decades in Hollywood, where she took on some of the most groundbreaking roles of her time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnyone who has seen Sharon Gless act in \u003ci\u003eCagney \u0026amp; Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueer as Folk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBurn Notice\u003c\/i\u003e, and countless other shows and movies, knows that she's someone who gives every role her all. She holds nothing back in \u003ci\u003eApparently There Were Complaints\u003c\/i\u003e, a hilarious, deeply personal memoir that spills all about Gless's five decades in Hollywood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fifth-generation Californian, Sharon Gless knew from a young age that she wanted to be an actress. After some rocky teenage years that included Sharon's parents' divorce and some minor (and not-so-minor) rebellion, Gless landed a coveted spot as an exclusive contract player for Universal Studios. In 1982, she stepped into the role of New York Police Detective Christine Cagney for the series \u003ci\u003eCagney \u0026amp; Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e, which eventually reached an audience of 30 million weekly viewers and garnered Gless with two Emmy Awards. The show made history as the first hour-long drama to feature two women in the leading roles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGless continued to make history long after \u003ci\u003eCagney \u0026amp; Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e was over. In 2000, she took on the role of outrageous Debbie Novotny in \u003ci\u003eQueer as Folk\u003c\/i\u003e. Her portrayal of a devoted mother to a gay son and confidant to his gay friends touched countless hearts and changed the definition of family for millions of viewers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eApparently There Were Complaints\u003c\/i\u003e delves into Gless's remarkable career and explores Gless's complicated family, her struggles with alcoholism, and her fear of romantic commitment as well as her encounters with some of Hollywood's biggest names. Brutally honest and incredibly relatable, Gless puts it all out on the page in the same way she has lived--never with moderation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharon Gless was born into a prominent Hollywood family and always knew she wanted to be an actress. She was an exclusive contract player for Universal Studios from 1972 until 1982, when the studio ended all talent contracts. She was the last contract player in the history of Hollywood. While at Universal, Gless appeared on series such as \u003ci\u003eThe Rockford Files\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Bob Newhart Show\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e and Marcus Welby, MD\u003c\/i\u003e; among others. In 1982, she accepted the role of Cagney in \u003ci\u003eCagney \u0026amp; Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e, eventually winning two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series. In 2000, Gless started playing Debbie Novotny in \u003ci\u003eQueer as Folk\u003c\/i\u003e, which ran for five seasons. Since then, she's starred in\u003ci\u003e Burn Notice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Nip\/Tuck\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other shows, movies, and plays. Gless married Barney Rosenzweig, the Executive Producer of \u003ci\u003eCagney \u0026amp; Lacey\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1991. They've been together for twenty-seven years. She currently resides both in Los Angeles and on Fisher Island, off the coast of Miami, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382915379448,"sku":"9781501125966","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/QslyzjL2Mt9781501125966.webp?v=1778737627","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/apparently-there-were-complaints-a-memoir-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}