In "American on Purpose", Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the entertainment capital of the world. Along the way he stumbled through several attempts to make his mark - as a punk rock musician, a modern dancer, a bouncer, a construction worker and a stand-up comedian. To numb the pain of failure, Ferguson found comfort in drugs and alcohol, addictions that eventually led to an aborted suicide attempt. (He ...
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In "American on Purpose", Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the entertainment capital of the world. Along the way he stumbled through several attempts to make his mark - as a punk rock musician, a modern dancer, a bouncer, a construction worker and a stand-up comedian. To numb the pain of failure, Ferguson found comfort in drugs and alcohol, addictions that eventually led to an aborted suicide attempt. (He forgot to do it when someone offered him a beer.) But his story has a happy ending: in 1993, the washed up Ferguson washed up in the United States - which, from the age of seven, he had always seen as a beacon of goodness and possibility. Finally sober, Ferguson landed a breakthrough role on the hit sitcom "The Drew Carey Show", a success that eventually led to his current starring role as the host of CBS' "The Late Late Show". By far Ferguson's greatest triumph was his decision to become a U.S. citizen, a milestone he achieved in early 2008, just before his command performance.
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I love everything Scotish (including Craig Ferguson). He is very candid is this book. He is funny even when talking about alcoholism and cocaine. The killer ducks are great. I wonder what people are running from when the pass me in a hurry now.(Maybe Craig's ducks have found a new target)
Mummy
Dec 5, 2009
On a Scale of 1 - 10, Craig is an 11 in my eyes
"I stumbled upon Craig one eve when I could not sleep--I am THANKFUL FOR that day (late night)!!
He is witty, clever, a bit "naughty", AND A VERY PROUD AMERICAN. It is refreshing to hear someone so honest and upfront about his past. Just look at his ratings on this book!. They were very high IMMEDIATELY-- That is how folks feel about him!
I have quoted him to all of my friends. His jokes are QUICK and always "on-target and up-to-the-minute". I always tell my friends to "tape the show as I do-- = to view at one's leisure"--
Craig is the perfect compliment to follow Dave Letterman.
If you like Craig on TV and the way he relates to his audience, I am sure that you will enjoy this book.== As Craig says every night, "GOD BLESS AMERICA""
