Professional Idiot: A Memoir

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Stephen 'Steve-O' Glover was so desperate to become famous, he was prepared to die trying. From his early days videotaping crazy skateboard stunts to starring in the blockbuster Jackass franchise, there is little Steve-O would not do to get attention. Professional Idiot recounts Stephen 'Steve-O' Glover's glory days, drug addiction and his path of recovery and redemption - all the while maintaining the bravado and humour for which he is famous. Hilarious, harrowing and inspiring all at once, Professional Idiot is sure to entertain all Jackass fans.

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"A great book to read before you get on the roller coaster to hell, if you plan on surviving to tell about it like Steve-O did."--Nikki Sixx, author of The Heroin Diaries
"It's mind-blowing to me how utterly far gone Steve-O was, and how he looks back on it in this book with such intelligence, humor, and searing honesty. What a truly unbelievable life."--Johnny Knoxville
"This is the perfect book for people who hate reading."--Tommy Lee, author of Tommyland

Author Bio

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover is a comedian and the longtime star of the legendary Jackass franchise. He regularly performs stand-up for packed houses throughout the country, and he recently released his comedy special, Gnarly, direct to his fans. Steve-O also hosts the weekly podcast Steve-O's Wild Ride! He lives in Los Angeles.