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Actress of a Certain Age

My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success

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Actress of a Certain Age

By: Jeff Hiller
Narrated by: Jeff Hiller
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A humorous collection of autobiographical essays from comedian andEmmy Award–winning actor Jeff Hiller, who shares his journey from growing up “profoundly gay” in 1980s Texas to his experiences as an inept social worker and how he clawed, scraped, and brawled to Hollywood’s lower middle-tier.

While struggling to find success as an actor and pay the bills, something accidentally happened to Jeff Hiller: he aged. And while it’s one thing to get older and rest on the laurels of success from the blood, sweat, and tears of your youth, it’s quite another to be old and have no laurels. At forty, stuck in a temp job making spreadsheets, the dream of becoming a star seemed out of reach. But after twenty-five years of guest roles on TV and performing improv in a grocery store basement, he finally struck gold with a breakout role on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, playing Joel—the kind of best friend everyone wishes they had.

In his book, Jeff dives into the grit and grind of climbing the Hollywood ladder. It’s a raw and often hilarious tale of the struggles, triumphs, and humiliations that shaped him into the wonderfully imperfect person he is today. With a mix of awkward charm and heartfelt honesty, Jeff shares his journey: growing up very Lutheran in Texas, navigating bullying as a gay kid, working as a social worker for unhoused youth and HIV prevention, and the endless ups and downs of being a struggling actor. For every one of us who have a dream that we’re chasing—and chasing, and chasing—his is a funny, moving, and utterly relatable story. Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Comedy Funny Witty Heartfelt Success
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I never listen to celeb memoirs but I LOVED LOVED LOVED this one so much. If you haven’t watched ‘Somebody Somewhere’ watch that right now and then listen to the book for max enjoyment. Can’t wait to see more of Jeff on screen (or stage!). You are a legend JH!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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Just the most gorgeous funny uplifting book. I laughed and I cried, a wonderful telling of his story, perfection.

Completely outstanding

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I really enjoyed hearing Jeff's life stories. I also read copious amounts of Hollywood biographies so I lurve that connection between us. We are clearly besties now. Recommend. Will take arse advice on board amd also dream advice x

Delightful

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So funny and heartwarming. Now I want to go watch Somebody Somewhere all over again. Thanks Jeff

The heart

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One of my all time favourite memoirs! I was expecting this to be a funny fluff piece, but it blew me away. I laughed out loud, cried like a baby, saw the beauty of the world and life and fell in love with Jeff. Will listen many times, especially in this current, bleak time...

Absolutely glorious!

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