Apparently There Were Complaints: A Memoir

Written by:
Sharon Gless
Narrated by:
Sharon Gless

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
17
Narrator
6
Release Date
December 2021
Duration
9 hours 51 minutes
Summary
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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Anonymous

I enjoyed this book. I never saw C&L, but love Burn Notice. Fascinating life.

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Frieda S.

I absolutely love this book. I was always a fan of Sharon Gless, but learned so much more about her and people in her life. I admire her honesty in everything. Having Sharron narrate was a bonus. I felt like I was in the room with her listening to her stories. NO COMPLAINTS FROM ME! Thank you Sharon.

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Deborah W.

I Ioved the book. I listened to it twice. Sharon was so honest and vulnerable. I laughed and cried at times. I have so much respect for her.

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