First published 2022
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover built his career on dangerous stunts that should have killed him. The Jackass performer and social media icon survived decades of reckless behavior to become a touring comedian with millions of followers. Now at 48, he confronts his biggest stunt yet: growing older while staying true to himself. Steve-O examines how to balance maturity with authenticity. He explores maintaining sobriety and health routines, avoiding selfish patterns, and finding a life partner. The book tackles the challenge of not recycling past successes while building meaningful relationships and careers. Through self-deprecating humor and hard-won insights, Steve-O argues that anyone can discover purpose and satisfaction regardless of their previous choices. His practical approach combines brutal self-criticism with self-compassion, offering guidance for readers who have lived intensely and now question how to navigate their remaining years.
Genres: addiction, autobiography, memoir, comedy, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: self-compassion, self-deprecating-humor
257 pages · Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: addiction, substance-abuse