Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll
They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll
They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll
Audiobook9 hours

They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll

Written by Shep Gordon

Narrated by Shep Gordon

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

4.5/5

()

About this audiobook

An eye-popping peek into 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, agent, and 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 free-wheeling, 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.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateSep 20, 2016
ISBN9780062565198
Author

Shep Gordon

Shep Gordon is a talent manager, film agent, and producer who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars, beginning with Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Blondie, and Raquel Welch. He lives in Hawaii.

Related to They Call Me Supermensch

Related audiobooks

Entertainers and the Rich & Famous For You

View More

Related articles

Related categories

Reviews for They Call Me Supermensch

Rating: 4.476190476190476 out of 5 stars
4.5/5

21 ratings2 reviews

What did you think?

Tap to rate

Review must be at least 10 words

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Can't wait to see They Call Me A Super Mensch... fantastic, interesting, wonderful book. Shep is a Mensch. I love Alice Cooper who plays prominently here, and I learned so much about things Shep did in the entertainment world that I had no idea about.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    One of the most enjoyable aspects of the book is Gordon's witty and humorous writing style. He writes about his experiences in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. Additionally, the book is filled with interesting stories and anecdotes about some of the most iconic figures in entertainment.

    Nick F