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This audio book was a DELIGHT! I thought I only knew Jeff Hiller from Somebody Somewhere (watch it!!) but it turns out he’s had other smaller roles and commercials where I think “ohhhh yes! I remember that!” His giggle is one of the best! I really enjoyed all his stories (even the butthole stories), mostly hilarious but some also sweet and touching. It made me want to be his bestie even more. He seems like a truly kind soul and I’m so happy that he was cast in such a fantastic show as an authentic character as he is truly deserving.
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Boy am I late with this review. Jeff Hiller's memoir, Actress of a Certain Age, came out four days ago! But I came here to say it's stunning. If you're like me, not all that enthused by gaudy celebrity memoirs, this one might hit home. Hiller has been through life, alright, and it made him into a multifaceted human being with a down-to-earth story to tell.
Now, who even is Jeff Hiller? Guess what, I didn't know either when Simon and Schuster sent over this galley. So I went to work and binged his show, Somebody Somewhere (or was it Something Someone, Jeff?), Turns out he's one of the most endearing actors I've seen in a long time. Why it takes hardworking and talented people of authenticity decades to land a key role is beyond me, but I'm glad it worked out, so he could tell his story of attaining fame after age forty.
From childhood in conservative Texas to the makings of a career in Manhattan, Astoria (hello!), and LA, this memoir is chock full of comedic relief from Hiller's deeper sorrows, and reading it followed by watching the show made me escape my own.
What a treat to see Hiller in a most authentic light on TV after reading what it took him to make it in front of those cameras. Thank you for writing this!
In gratitude to Simon and Schuster for the Advance Reader's Copy.
Now, who even is Jeff Hiller? Guess what, I didn't know either when Simon and Schuster sent over this galley. So I went to work and binged his show, Somebody Somewhere (or was it Something Someone, Jeff?), Turns out he's one of the most endearing actors I've seen in a long time. Why it takes hardworking and talented people of authenticity decades to land a key role is beyond me, but I'm glad it worked out, so he could tell his story of attaining fame after age forty.
From childhood in conservative Texas to the makings of a career in Manhattan, Astoria (hello!), and LA, this memoir is chock full of comedic relief from Hiller's deeper sorrows, and reading it followed by watching the show made me escape my own.
What a treat to see Hiller in a most authentic light on TV after reading what it took him to make it in front of those cameras. Thank you for writing this!
In gratitude to Simon and Schuster for the Advance Reader's Copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Hate crime, Sexual content
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Listen to the audio book. He is absolutely hilarious and it was perfectly read!
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Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Homophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Pandemic/Epidemic
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This book was e equally funny, touching, and reflective. Jeff Hiller gives readers an inside look at growing up gay in Texas, and how it was a challenge to reconcile while being his authentic self. I thought he handled it beautifully. The book also has tons of crazy and hilarious stories about his life and 20+ years in the entertainment industry. But don't forget that he's younger than you think (December birthday). If you like celeb memoirs, this is a great pick!