{"product_id":"book-erq9","title":"Apparently There Were Complaints","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gless 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346751922480,"sku":"BDerq9","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49346751955248,"sku":"10erq9","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/erq9-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773695705","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-erq9","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}