Damn Glad to Meet You

My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

De: Tim Matheson

Narrado por: Tim Matheson

“I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It’s also entertaining—a great combination. Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.”—Reba McEntire

“Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at his extraordinary career.”—Aaron Sorkin

A “damn good” fun and revealing memoir from the acclaimed Hollywood actor, Tim Matheson

For the past seven decades, Tim Matheson has been an on-screen favorite in Hollywood. In his debut memoir, Tim takes fans behind-the-scenes of his illustrious career, and reveals what it was like to learn from and work alongside the greats, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin. Tim also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing, the role in The West Wing that nabbed him two Emmy nominations–and so much more.

Filled to the brim with both riveting stories of the ever-changing entertainment industry and illuminating insight via “film school boot camp” sidebars, listeners everywhere are going to be “damn glad” they listened to this fascinating memoir.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Tim Matheson (P)2024 Hachette Books

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“I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It’s also entertaining—a great combination. Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.”—Reba McEntire

"What a charming and revealing trip through the years of ups and downs in a gifted American actor's career! I found myself reaching for the book in the middle of the night, eager to experience the next hairpin turn in that Hollywood life. Bravo, Mr. Matheson, and thank you for sharing."—Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A really enjoyable read covering Tim's remarkable screen career—and some juicy tidbits about what actually goes on behind the scenes on a Hollywood set!"—Mel Brooks

A great memoir

Sharp-eared historian types might notice some minor holes in his timeline, but overall, Matheson does a great job of relating his story. At times it was belly-laugh funny; at others, almost tear inducing. And why didn’t a trivia nerd like me not know he was the voice of Johnny Quest? His personable delivery made the story even more enjoyable and easy to digest. You can almost imagine him saying to you, “Damn glad to meet you.”Well worth the listen!

Awesome look into a great actor’s life!

Many thanks to Tim Matheson for letting us have a peak into his interesting and full life! He kept my attention all the way through and his narration made it all that much more fun and interesting!

His amazing storytime of all his experiences from all my childhood familiar actors and actresses

Overall wonderful listen. The emphasis on certain areas of the book the ups the Downs made you feel like you were there sometimes.

Interesting and Informative

Matheson, who lacks a moral compass in many instances, has had an interesting and event filled life. This book is all Hollywood so do not expect this to be an intellectual pursuit. Just liberal behavior bouncing from opportunity to opportunity. Fun read.

His story was much deeper and diverse than I ever realized.

Some of his personal choices I didn't agree with, but that is what makes us different people.

Otter is a great Author

One of my favorite actors turns out to be a great storyteller. As a child of the ‘70s all the way to a middle age Netflix binger Tim Matheson has been a mainstay through each stage. What a pleasure to take a trip with him through them all.

Story, Writing and Narrative Excellent

I loved Tim Matheson’s honesty as well as his writing skills. He revealed the ins and outs of Hollywood as only someone in the trenches can. I well remember’Quest’ as well as his quest appearances on other westerns. I’m looking forward to the next season of‘Virgin River’. He narrates the path he took with grace, mentioning his mistakes so that others might learn as well as describing the wonders of his profession.

Such A Damn Great Book!

I have a whole new respect for Tim Matheson, I’ve always been a fan but I really enjoyed the stories he told.

It was so interesting to hear about his experiences on who he has worked with & the life lessons they taught him.

It was like walking down Memory Lane & remembering the wonderful characters Tim has played on the Big Screen.

I really liked his honesty and confirming what I always thought…Tim is a stand up guy who financially took care of his Mother & Sister starting when he was a young boy.

Hilarious, In-Depth Story of Life in Hollywood

Absolutely stellar autobiography by longtime Hollywood actor Tim Matheson. The book is wonderfully produced, and he does an impeccable job ACTING out the part, with enough drama and humor to encompass the nuances of his life. Very few writers or actors have this kind of ability -- Matheson makes every chapter very real and poignant.

I've listened to hundreds of Audible Books in the last 10 years, but this one is in a class by itself, one of the very best I've ever heard. Superb presentation, never a dull moment, and you get the impression that Matheson himself is a good guy and a real survivor for getting through more than 60 years in the business and still having a positive attitude. His journey as a fledgling actor could be very instructive to anybody trying to break into the business, and his many inside stories are often hilarious. His ability to do voices and other characters is terrific -- somebody should hire him to do more Audible Books.

Fun stories

Love this. I’m not quite the author’s age, I watched him almost my whole life. Iconic character after Iconic character with all the “receipts”. Thanks Mr VP!