???I don't know why Fred was never a regular on a show. Maybe because he's annoying . . . just kidding!" ???Ray Romano Fred Stoller has played the annoying schnook in just about every sitcom you've seen on TV???Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Scrubs, Hannah Montana, My Name Is Earl???and was even a staff writer for Seinfeld, but he's never found a solid gig. When it comes to Hollywood, it's a case of always the bridesmaid and never the bride, except in his case he's always the snarky waiter, the mopey cousin, or Man #2. ...
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???I don't know why Fred was never a regular on a show. Maybe because he's annoying . . . just kidding!" ???Ray Romano Fred Stoller has played the annoying schnook in just about every sitcom you've seen on TV???Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Scrubs, Hannah Montana, My Name Is Earl???and was even a staff writer for Seinfeld, but he's never found a solid gig. When it comes to Hollywood, it's a case of always the bridesmaid and never the bride, except in his case he's always the snarky waiter, the mopey cousin, or Man #2. This hilarious and bittersweet rags to rags story of the hardest-working guy in showbiz follows Fred, who started his career as a stand-up comic, from set to set as he tries to find a permanent home for his oddball character. With candor, Fred shares stories of his great adventures pounding the Hollywood pavement, including a humiliating encounter with Billy Crystal, a disastrous one-night stand with Kathy Griffin, and plenty of awkward run-ins at craft service tables. And he always shares his ups and downs with his skeptical, yet loving, mother waiting by the phone in Brooklyn. Everyone can relate to searching for a dream job or waiting for the next big break, and will root for Fred as he weaves his way through the cutthroat world of Tinseltown.
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First Edition, first printing with full number line in fine / like new condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket is clean and undamaged. The book is in excellent condition inside and out with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
As an actor Fred has been around forever, mostly in bit parts and he's also a funny, skilled writer. He describes the soul sucking experience show business can be, hopping from show to show, never finding a home. He describes having friends & family point out he should get his own show, as if the only reason he doesn't is that is hadn't occurred to him! The most interesting parts, to me, were descriptions of the casts and the environments of shows most of us know only from watching TV. Which sitcoms, and stars were supportive, which weren't?, it's all here. This is a quick read and absolutely worth the time.
