How Not to Make it in Hollywood is a twisted comic memoir and a manual for struggling actors pursuing a career in Hollywood. It's a mix of facts about the film industry that have never been revealed before - and stories of some of the weirder situations encountered over a decade there. It's a book for actors, writers, filmmakers, and anyone who might enjoy a laugh about showbiz.
Most books about the Hollywood film industry contain a lot of celebrity adoration and are vague about the specific details of how an actor navigates an actual film career. They use terms like - an actor was "discovered" or "a star was born." Hollywood maintains a veil of mystery around it on purpose. This book peels it back and deals directly with the nuts and bolts involved in pursuing a real career as an actor. There are facts and insights that come directly from decades of struggle and work in the industry. And there is also much fun to be had here.
There has never been a book that delves honestly into the sad, often comedic measures actors will take in the name of their careers. How Not to Make it in Hollywood is a comedic love letter to "The Unknown Actor."