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Book Signing with Emmy Winning Sharon Gless of “Cagney & Lacey” Featured in Rancho Mirage
A fantastic book signing event for “Apparently There Were Complaints” a Sharon Gless memoir, is planned for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 5:00 PM at Eminent Design (71800 Highway 111, Suite A-140, Rancho Mirage – right next to Cheesecake Factory).
This is a two-part event: the VIP portion is very limited and begins at 5:00 PM for one-to-one time with Ms. Gless – must RSVP to eminentdesign.net@gmail.com The public book signing will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and will include the book signing, photo opportunity and more. Come meet multiple Emmy winning and Golden Globe award winning actress, Sharon Gless, at this very special event!
About the book and Gless:
“APPARENTLY THERE WERE COMPLAINTS” OUT DECEMBER 7, 2021 VIA SIMON & SCHUSTER
Laugh-out-loud, juicy, and poignant title chronicles Gless’ personal life and groundbreaking roles on “Cagney & Lacey,” “Queer As Folk,” “Burn Notice,” and much more, where the backstage, behind-the-scenes stories are full of fun, drama, and fiery rebellion
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Early complaints for “Apparently There Were Complaints” by Sharon Gless:
“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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LOS ANGELES, CA (Aug. 12, 2021) — Multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Gless will release her new memoir “Apparently There Were Complaints” on December 7, 2021 via Simon & Schuster. Spanning her childhood and five decades as an actress in Hollywood, from her work on “Cagney & Lacey,” “Queer as Folk,” “Burn Notice,” and countless other shows, movies, and international stage productions, Gless holds nothing back in this deeply personal book that spills all in her laugh-out-loud, juicy and touching life story. The title is available for pre-order now.
“Apparently There Were Complaints” delves into Gless’s remarkable career and explores her complicated family, 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.
“I never intended to write a book, but on a sunny California afternoon after chatting with a CBS executive about some of my life stories, I walked out with a book deal,” says Gless. “That’s what happened. I went in for a TV show and came out having to write 320 pages of my own lines. I hope I don’t regret this.”
A fifth-generation Californian, Gless knew from a young age that she wanted to be an actress. After some rocky teenage years that included her 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 reached an audience of 30 million weekly viewers and garnered Gless 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.
For more information visit: SHARON GLESS OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
About the Author
Sharon Gless was born into a prominent Hollywood family and always knew she wanted to be an actress. She was an exclusive contract player for Universal Studios from 1972 until 1982, when the studio ended all talent contracts. She was the last contract player in the history of Hollywood. While at Universal, Gless appeared on series such as “The Rockford Files”; “Kojak,” “The Bob Newhart Show”; and “Switch”, among others. In 1982, she accepted the role of Cagney in “Cagney & Lacey,” winning two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series, followed shortly by a Golden Globe win for her lead role in “The Trials of Rosie O’Neill.” In 2000, Gless was cast as Debbie Novotny in “Queer as Folk,” which ran for five seasons, after which she co-starred for seven seasons in her Emmy-nominated role on “Burn Notice.” She has eleven Emmy and seven Golden Globe nominations. Gless married Barney Rosenzweig, the executive producer of “Cagney & Lacey,” in 1991 and they’ve been together for 30 years. She currently resides both in Los Angeles and on Fisher Island, off the coast of Miami, Florida.
About Simon & Schuster:
Simon & Schuster, a ViacomCBS Company, is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit www.simonandschuster.com.
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