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Apparently There Were Complaints: A Memoir Hardcover – December 7, 2021

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Emmy 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.

Anyone who has seen Sharon Gless act in Cagney & Lacey, Queer as Folk, Burn Notice, and countless other shows and movies, knows that she’s someone who gives every role her all. She holds nothing back in Apparently There Were Complaints, a hilarious, deeply personal memoir that spills all about Gless’s five decades in Hollywood.

A 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 Cagney & Lacey, 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.

Gless continued to make history long after Cagney & Lacey was over. In 2000, she took on the role of outrageous Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk. 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.

Apparently There Were Complaints 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.

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An Amazon Best Book of December 2021: It’s funny that Mrs. Marjorie Gless used to admonish her daughter with the words, “Sharon, stop being so dramatic!” Because drama became Gless’ bread and butter: first as one of the last contract players in Hollywood’s studio system, then as Christine Cagney on the hit show, Cagney and Lacey, then again as the irascible mom on Burn Notice, then as the mom every gay guy wished he had on Queer as Folk. Her memoir is as unfiltered, self-deprecating, and funny as you would expect, with great stories from each period of her career covering the stars she rubbed shoulders with (Steven Spielberg, James Garner, Robert Wagner, and more), an insider’s look at a eternally fascinating industry, the alcoholism that crept up on her, and the people who looked out for her and helped shape a remarkable career. —Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Editor

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"Written by a masterful storyteller, this smart account boldly reveals both the grit and the glamour of Gless’s life, candidly contending with her substance abuse, various affairs, and the fact that writing her memoir took almost seven years. Fans will be delighted."--Publishers Weekly

"A good Hollywood memoir is a little bit dishy, a little bit honest, and a lot like sitting down for a candid conversation with an old friend, and Gless shares all the dirty details of her unlikely journey to stardom with a wry chuckle.... Celebrity memoir fans will find lots to enjoy here, as well as anyone with fond memories of Cagney & Lacey or Queer as Folk. Discussions of mental health, alcoholism, and relationships, and a connected Hollywood family bring strong comparisons to Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking (2008). A perfect book to get lost in this winter."--Booklist, (starred review)

“Sharon is so authentically herself. Every word is completely believable, except her being “happy” that Tyne Daly won the Emmy for the first three seasons of Cagney & Lacey.”--Tyne Daly

“Sharon finally gives me credit for saving her floundering career! --Robert Wagner

“Sharon’s book is proof that you can take the girl out of Hollywood, but only to a private island off the coast of Miami.”-- Rosie O’Donnell

“Sharon has played so many memorable roles. And, if you’ve forgotten them, she certainly hammers it back into your head in Apparently There Were Complaints. Seriously, I found her book to be unforgettably memorable. Of course, this morning, I couldn’t find my keys.”--Lily Tomlin

"Sharon and I have been close friends forever. Her book reminds me that I really liked her better when she was drinking."--Renée Taylor

“Sharon wrote a book?”--Jane Lynch

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; First Edition (December 7, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501125958
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501125959
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

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InDaKnow

Very Pleasant Read

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

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I've always adored Sharon Gless and her work, especially as Debbie in "Queer as Folk." What a fascinating upbringing she had, not at all what I would've expected. She was definitely a "rebel" of sorts during a very prim and proper upper-class upbringing. I absolutely loved her candid accounting of her life. She is not pretentious at all -- she tells it like it is. I loved that. I would definitely recommend this book.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

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I have been a Cagney and Lacey fan for years. Sharon Gless is a joy!

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Russell J. Sanders

Love the actor, came away not loving the person so much

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023

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I fell in love with actor Sharon Gless from the moment I saw her first portray Christine Cagney in the TV series Cagney and Lacey. Her acting is filled with refreshing honesty. When she published her memoir, I knew I wanted to read it. The book, like her portrayals, is filled with honesty. But refreshing? Only somewhat. Gless is very candid, extremely bold, and quite clear. She also is very funny. I found myself laughing out loud more than a few times as I read. But I guess, in my case, I was not happy to hear that someone I love is flawed. I applaud her for telling us about her bouts with alcohol, food, and cigarette addictions. But after conquering the alcohol and the cigarette addictions, she easily backslid. Yes, that is quite common, but she tells us about it so cavalierly, almost laughing about it, perhaps disguising the pain of her actions, but I didn’t see that disguise. And thus, although the book is mostly breezy and a quick, enjoyable read, I came away not liking one of my favorites as much as I previously did. As for her writing, her editor made a huge blunder in my opinion. Gless apparently makes friends easily, and the friendships are long-lasting. To make that point, she uses the phrase “to this day” over and over. I got very tired of reading that. And her editor should have too. To any diehard fans of hers, I say read this book with the caution that you may not like the personal Sharon Gless as much as the actor Sharon Gless after you read this book.

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Betsy Stewart

Real stories

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

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I’m a fan of Sharon Gless and love her book 📖 ❤️

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Kris Phillips

Thoroughly enjoyable!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

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I have always loved Sharon Gless in everything I’ve seen her in, and I enjoyed her telling me her life story - which is what reading this felt like. She’s an amazing actress, and a great lady - quirks, issues, and all!

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Sarah A Kreutzer

Very Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022

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My only exposure to MS Gless was Cagney & Lacey. I started watching The Trials of Rosie O'Neal and this book brought out a repressed memory. I was talking to my husband after watching the first episode how traumatic it would be to have your spouse spring on you that your marriage was over. He seemed to be offended. Unbeknownst to me my husband did the same thing to me on November 3, 1990. I was shocked and sick to my stomach. We had 2 planned children, a 3 year old and a 9 month old, and I thought a really good 10-year old marriage. It blew my world apart and I've really never fully recovered. For the next 20 years I was busy being a single parent (my ex actually left me for the wife of a friend couple) and a full time career. I am re-watching C & L and The Trials of..... Maybe I'll get some closure. Thank you Sharon for sharing.

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Patricia Herzog

A fantastic book about an interesting life…

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023

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What a wonderfully written autobiography about a life that is both interesting and entertaining. Sharon Gless has been one of my favorites for as long as I can remember. The fact that she herself narrates the audio version of this book makes it even more personal and enjoyable. She doesn’t just read it to you, she performs it like a one woman play. Brava, Ms. Gless, brava!

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Sharon Gless!

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2022

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Christine Cagney was my childhood hero. She was a cop, tough, independent and beautiful. On Monday nights I would put my radio under my pillow and listen to the drama unfold (bedtime was earlier on schoolnights so I had to be sneaky). I felt betrayed when Cagney started going to AA meetings. Soon I was in rehab myself - but that's where our similarities ended.

When I learned that the actress that played my childhood hero had recently released a memoir, I immediately downloaded the kindle version. The introduction left me laughing - it seems Gless has the kind of irreverent humor that I appreciate - and I knew I was in for a good romp.

I sure was. While the part about her childhood in LA was a bit hard to read (think, poor little rich girl is still bitter about the past), this was still good in that I loved the characters in her family, especially Grimmy (her grandmother), who as it turns out moved to New Hampshire.

It seems whether she was talking about singing to her other grandmother, or about her career, it was clear Gless was destined to be a performer. Her passion for entertainment is alive in these pages. I loved learning about her journey up to Cagney & Lacey, her life on the set, and her life after as well (especially about her time on Queer as Folk). I roared put loud when I read of her time as Annie in the London stage version of Misery, when she wrote of the night the severed prosthetic flew into the audience. I also enjoyed reading of her personal life - her relationships, her own escapades with and without alcohol, and the way her memoir found its title. I guess there WERE complaints!

All in all, an enjoyable read, by an actress I truly admire.

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Lisa Slattery

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2023

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Always admired Sharon Gless and this book doesn’t disappoint, with her humour shining through.

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Safia Boumerzoug

J'ai adoré !

Reviewed in France on April 26, 2023

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Grande fan de la série Cagney & Lacey, je me suis précipitée sur les mémoires de Sharon Gless et je n'ai pas été déçue. J'ai beaucoup appris sur elle, un tas de choses que je ne soupçonnais pas et franchement, je dois dire que je n'ai pas été déçue. Un vrai plaisir que de la découvrir !

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jennifer rylance

Great!

Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2022

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Loved the show and am really enjoying her book.

Goodlifer

Riveting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2022

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I loved this book, Sharon was entertaining, brutally honest and fascinating. As a huge fan of Cagney and Lacey I was sad when I finished the book, as you could hear her voice coming from every page.

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Andree Vigneault

La façon que c’est écrit.

Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2022

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Bien écrit et avec humour.
Je le recommande!

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