Apparently There Were Complaints

A Memoir

De: Sharon Gless

Narrado por: Sharon Gless

Emmy 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.

Anyone who has seen Sharon Gless act in Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice, and countless other shows and movies, knows that she’s someone who gives every role her all. She holds nothing back in Apparently There Were Complaints, a hilarious, deeply personal memoir that spills all about Gless’s five decades in Hollywood.

A 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 Cagney & Lacey, 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.

Gless continued to make history long after Cagney & Lacey was over. In 2000, she took on the role of outrageous Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk. 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.

Apparently There Were Complaints 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.

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What a great memoir, I enjoyed every delicious, meaty, salacious, fun and interesting word. Thanks Sharon.

Gless is the best!

BEST! the audio book is great. This was a wonderful romp through her life. I worked the studios way back when and she was truly well liked by cast and crew alike. I was surprised to learn she didn't really think she was pretty. In person she was absolutely mesmerizing and laughed... a lot. I would go see her in just about anything. Some of her choices of parts a bit more bawdy than I like to see, but she always gives an amazing performance. Thanks for the memories.

funny life stories

perfect for a car ride. lovely to hear the author's trademark voice and her humorouz stories

Great narration

I really enjoyed Sharon's memoir. I didn't know much about her but she felt like a good lost girlfriend catching you up on her life story.

Icing on the cake - being read by the author.

I couldn’t imagine simply reading this book. The stories seem to come alive as they’re read by the author. Loved it.

An honest, hilarious, and endearing account

Growing up with Cagney and Lacey and not realizing until recently how ground breaking it was, I have always loved Sharon Gless. having watched the series again, I realize that as a teen I tried to dress like her character. Her role in one of my favorite all-time shows Burn Notice is unforgettable. She is witty, charming, strong and very soft and vulnerable. I relate with her in many ways, mostly on the emotional level and loyalty to friendships, and others not so much, but she is an original woman and her book is a wonderful read. Her book is best read through audible, with her unique voice that expresses every nuance of emotion that she can carry. Sharon, you may not feel comfortable being yourself, but bravo... I can't imagine anyone ever being able to hold a candle to playing you, so I'm glad that you just presented yourself as you. You're "take me or leave me" attitude is one I admire and I think most of us love and accept you, just the way you are! Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you are happy. Looking forward to your next role...

Such an interesting life!

I never missed Cagney and Lacy - my husband thought it an obsession, but I always knew I was watching something special. I enjoyed listening to Sharon, sounding like Sharon, talk about her life and the ups and downs with honesty and a healthy sense of humor. I enjoyed the book very much! She and Tyne Daly are forever in my heart as their characters, but mostly for the human beings that they are.

She is a hoot, so entertaining!

What a life, what a story! This felt like more than just a book because it was read by Sharon Gless herself, so it felt like a personal theatrical performance.
Her story is so warm hearted and she comes across as real, vulnerable and at times self-deprecating, which is quite amusing. My favorite quote from the book is when she checks into rehab and says, “I know, I know. I brought my own show!”She is a hoot and throughout the narration, I laughed out loud at her candidness.
Whether you know Sharon Gless as Cagney or Madeline from Burn Notice, or from any of the other characters she has played so well over the years, you feel like you get to know the person behind the characters. Even though this book was long I didn’t want it to finish; it was so entertaining and by the final chapter, you want her to be your best friend, she is so loveable.

What a fun “read.”

Would not have been the same if not read by the author.
Thank you, Sharon.

Loved it

I laughed out loud and cried throughout the book. This was a wonderful memoir and her performance during the book was fabulous.