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You Never Know

A Memoir

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You Never Know

By: Tom Selleck, Ellis Henican - contributor
Narrated by: Tom Selleck
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There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck has lived every one of those miles in his own iconoclastic and joyful way.

Frank, funny and open-hearted, You Never Know is an intimate memoir from one of the most beloved actors of our time, the highly personal story of a remarkable life and thoroughly accidental career. In his own voice and uniquely unpretentious style, the famed actor brings listeners on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, his temptations and distractions, his misfires and mistakes and, over time, his well-earned success. Along the way, he clears up an armload of misconceptions and shares dozens of never-told stories from all corners of his personal and professional life. His rambunctious California childhood. His clueless arrival as a good-looking college jock in Hollywood (from the Dating Game to the Fox New Talent Program to co-starring with Mae West and escorting her to black-tie social functions). What it was like to emerge as a mega-star in his mid-thirties and remain so for decades to come, an actor whose authenticity and ease in front of the camera connected with audiences worldwide while embodying and also redefining the clichés of onscreen manhood.

In You Never Know, Selleck recounts his personal friendships with a vivid army of A-listers, everyone from Frank Sinatra to Carol Burnett to Sam Elliott, paying special tribute to his mentor James Garner of The Rockford Files, who believed, like Selleck, that TV protagonists are far more interesting when they have rough edges. He also more than tips his hat to the American western and the scruffy band of actors, directors and other ruffians who helped define that classic genre, where Selleck has repeatedly found a happy home. Magnum fans will be fascinated to learn how Selleck put his career on the line to make Thomas Magnum a more imperfect hero and explains why he walked away from a show that could easily have gone on for years longer.

Hollywood is never easy, even for stars who make it look that way. In You Never Know, Selleck explains how he’s struggled to balance his personal and professional lives, frequently adjusting his career to protect his family’s privacy and normalcy. His journey offers a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world. Beneath all the charm and talent and self-deprecating humor, Selleck’s memoir reveals an American icon who has reached remarkable heights by always insisting on being himself.

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TOM SELLECK

I've waited a long time for this audio biography. I liked the fact that he narrates his book that makes it more real. Tom goes into a lot of details of people and how his acting career started. This was a very good account of his life. No bragging. Just a simple account of his life as it unfolded. I liked the whole book but my favorite parts was how the Sacketts came about. And how he and Sam met and there Friendship. The western movies and how that became a large part of his life. The Jesse Stone series is my favorite role he played. I do wish there would have been a chapter about Jesse Stone. There is a little bit at the end about Blue Bloods, not a lot. I was very satisfied with this book. If you like Tom Selleck I think you'll like this. I'm more impressed with Tom Selleck now than I was. Tom Selleck does a great job narrating his book. Also writing it. A five star book and well worth a credit in my opinion. If my review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.

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Adore this MAN!

I have always loved Tom Selleck! That being said, after listening to this book I am absolutely besotted with him. How down to earth he is. I kept giggling listening to him narrating saying out loud we have so much in common lol
His love of Cary Grant, John Wayne, Carol Burnett these are the things I grew up watching. I hope he writes his book on his time in the service and narrates it as well. I can't wait to hear the stories I hope it's twice as long!!

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Excellent!

Heartfelt and fun, funny and warm. What a ride! Just love the guy! Waited a long time for this ❤️

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Love, humility and humanity

I loved Tom’s story, it made me laugh and sometimes brought tears to my eyes. He’s not like some actors who are in love with themselves. Tom seems like the guy next door.
I will miss Blue Bloods and wish the network would have let the show to continue. Tom I’m looking forward to your next endeavor. God bless you and yours.

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His character and work ethic

Just listening to Tom share his stories. I enjoyed his heartfelt and sincere story. I would like very much to have a Coors light with Tom

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Helps to be a Magnum fan

Very interesting life and told with sweetness and thought. I would have liked a little more glimpse into some of the difficult people he dealt with during his career, but he went a different direction in the book. I will say that just past halfway in the book it begins to get very detailed into the Magnum series. I loved it because I remember this series and the episodes he discusses and I'm a huge fan. however, if you're not that part of the book will drag. for the rest of us, it was a treat.

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A Real Man, A Real Story, but most of all, A real life.

Having Mr. Selleck read his own story. No one else could even come close. I was front and center every night Magnum came on. I still have VCR tape of both "ending" episodes still. Thank you for filling in the spaces of all you've accomplished. At almost 70 myself... my kids gave me the poster of The Red Hawaiian shirt Magnum when it came out... I still have it. Fake autograph and all. Thank YOU, Mr Selleck.

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Great Story

It's an interesting book and despite the delivery, I found it compelling and entertaining. I just find it odd that it sounds like Tom is reading his own book for the first time.

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Wow who knew

I didn’t remember all his credits nor the man behind the myths. I loved it

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What hit me most is just him being genuine

Hearing about his early days and acting before I came to know my mom Magnum was very eye-opening and entertaining. Hearing the stories of of him coming up with other great actors like Sam Elliott was very eye-opening. well worth the listen.

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