by Jon Cryer
First published 2015
Jon Cryer opens his Hollywood playbook after thirty years in the business. The actor traces his path from winning America's heart as Duckie in Pretty in Pink to his role as Alan Harper on Two and a Half Men. Cryer shares what it takes to survive in a fickle industry, recounting his work with Charlie Sheen, John Hughes, Robert Altman, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, and Christopher Reeve. He details friendships, relationships, and mentorships that shaped his career. The memoir explores both triumphs and mistakes with the eye of a natural storyteller. Cryer examines the particular mix of heart, talent, and wisdom required to navigate not just Hollywood's low points but its successes too. This introspective account gives readers access to exclusive stories and Cryer's perspective on acting, the entertainment business, and three decades of show business experience.
Genres: autobiography, biography-memoir, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-journey
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
337 pages · Hardcover · New Amer Library