Man Up!
By Ross Mathews, Gwyneth Paltrow & Chelsea Handler
- Release Date: 2013-05-07
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
In this hilarious and inspirational memoir, Ross Mathews -- best known as "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno -- chronicles his life 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, apologetically genuine self on national television.
As a young kid growing up in a farm town, Ross Mathews might as well have wished for a pet unicorn or a calorie-free cookie tree to grow in his front yard. Either of those far-fetched fantasies would have been more likely to come true than his real dream: working in television in Hollywood, California. Seriously, that stuff just doesn't happen to people like Ross. But guess what? It totally did.
Now, with his first book, Ross takes us inside his journey as a super-fan, revealing the most embarrassing and hilarious moments of his small-town life and big-city adventures. From learning to swear like a hardened trucker to that time in high school when had to face down the most frightening opponent of all (his girlfriend's lady bits), Ross holds nothing back. Oh, then there's his surprisingly shady past involving the cutest pair of plus-sized women's pajama bottoms, deliciously dangerous pot butter, and embezzled sandwiches. And, of course, how he's managed to turn an obsession with pop-culture into one-on-one interactions with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Tiffani-Amber Theissen, Madonna, Michelle Kwan, and countless more without ever having a single restraining order issued against him.
Infused with Ross's trademark humor, unique voice, and total honesty, Man Up! is a mission statement for anyone who doesn't fit the mold. His hasn't been the most traditional way to build a career in Hollywood, but Ross has somehow managed to make his mark without ever compromising who he is. He is as serious about this as he is about Golden Girls trivia: You don't need to change who you are to achieve your dreams (although there's nothing wrong with a makeover every now and then). You just need to Man Up!
Reviews
Man Up
5By edsbisSimply hysterical. Touching and worthwhile.Man Up!
5By Rockstar1230I love Ross Mathews and this book was on point!! Hilarious and reeaallyy ppheennomminal work💋💋HILARIOUS!!!
5By Chauntelle TaylorVery funny book!Man Up!
5By Runt4ukThis was one of the funniest bios I have read in a long time. The only thing better would be hearing it on audio read by Ross himself. Great summer read for a rainy day pick me up.Loved
5By Jason WarnerLoved, loved, loved this book. You can hear Ross' voice as you read almost. Who needs an audiobook anyways. Buy this book!!!!!!Uh. Maze. Ing!!!
5By MegnRNThis book is laughs, tears, and fears all in one!! What a great read!Fun read
5By SinD23It's as if you are having a friendly chat when you read this book..FabuRoss
5By Krisbell514Laughed so hard and felt all the emotions with Ross throughout his incredible book! Looking forward to his next one :)Love.It.
1By ChanelmybelleThis book is AHMAAAZING! Reading it makes you realized that actually you can get what you want out of life if only you're willing to take the first step. I couldn't stop highlighting it. Ross I want to be you're best friend! Thank you for writing this book, and also for admitting to things that secretly I think we all experience. I still feel different but now I know I'm not alone...Great read.
5By Ray AmadeoNext to Chelsea Handy, the best books! It Mede me laugh out load! Loved it! If you ever felt different this book is for you!