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  • They Call Me Supermensch

  • A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll
  • By: Shep Gordon
  • Narrated by: Shep Gordon
  • Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (57 ratings)
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They Call Me Supermensch

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Summary

An eye-popping peek into the entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.

In the course of his legendary career as a manager, an agent, and a producer, Shep Gordon has worked with and befriended some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef" and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma - and fondness for a good time.

Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his freewheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face.

Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

©2016 Shep Gordon (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

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well worth a read

the stories are entertaining and illustrate a middas touch, however the true message is about the importance of integrity and saying yes to opportunity!

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Brilliant book, beautifully read by the author. Loved every second of it and now plan to watch the Mike Myers film.
I can't recommend this highly enough.
Top marks all round.
Thank you Shep.

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Shep

Loved it so much I have told all my friends to read or listen. 5 days ago I didn't know Shep but now I won't forget him for the rest of my life 100% recommend a fantastic listen.

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What did you like most about They Call Me Supermensch?

Narrated by Shep himself, this audio book is an open and inspiring account of what life can be when you embrace opportunities and remain humble. Loved it.

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When Shep meets the Dalai Lama.

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Amazing life story

This is one of the very few books that made me laugh and cry sometimes at the same time. It's such an amazing story of a life well leaved and well told with strong values that guided Shep throughout and with spontaneity.

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Moving and funny

I can't recommend this book highly enough. I found it warm, funny and very very real.
Would love to meet Shep one day.

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