She shares her insecurities, her life as she goes through different types of therapy, her personal relationships, her business relationships, and motherhood. Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019. But from what I did know of her, I liked, so I was excited to read this book. There Are Worse Things I Could Do Lyrics: There are worse things I could do / Than go with a boy or two / Even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy / And no good / I suppose it could … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Audiobook, Unabridged. There was always the fear you wouldn't live to say anything else. The 20th track of the Grease Original Soundtrack made for the 1978 film adaptation of the 1971 musical. Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. I really only remember Ms. Barbeau from Maude, and even then only in syndicated reruns because I was too young to watch it when it first aired. Unable to add item to List. There are worse things I could do than write articles about songs I love. This is about a little girl with dreams of becoming an actress who grows into a voluptuous woman, but it’s not all about her looks. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I never saw any of her movies, as horror is not my thing. Exclusive Prime offer: save 44% on the regular monthly price of Audible and pay just $8.30/month when billed annually. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Mixed messages. Unlimited listening on select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts. Adrienne is a talented actress who chose to star in B movies after a hit sitcom. There Are Worse Things I Could Do by Vanessa Hudgens Lyrics. Apparently, it was for love. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. She is a genuine, likeable and admirable person. She talks about her career covering her Broadway performances, her early days as a go to cancer and waitress in various nightclubs, her television role on Maude, and she even takes us through her journey becoming a heroine in action and horror movies despite only ever watching one horror movie herself. I got bogged down in some of her descriptions of movie work but overall I was immensely captivated and entertained by this gifted artist life story. She was driven to be an actress from her early childhood days and never faltered or lost her focus; moving on from central California to New York and finally Hollywood and working hard to keep moving up the entertainment ladder; theater (Broadway), television, movies, night clubs (singing) ... always working hard to achieve excellent results. Very entertaining as we travel back and forth through time with Adrienne. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It contradicted the message of the show, which I even recognized as a young girl. $14.95 a month after 30 days. It's matter of fact and not judgmental for the most part. It actually made me hesitate reading it. There Are Worse Things I Could Do February 9, 2017 July 26, 2017 iwillnotliveinvain In the car today, I introduced my children to some of my fave Broadway songs – which included a handful from both Grease and Grease 2. Her personal life and search for love, marriage and children presented Adrienne a whole other set of challenges and rewards. Maybe the cover sells books. Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018. I must say I was very surprised to see there was only 1 review of this book - it definitely deserves more! So L.A. - A Hollywood Memoir: Uncensored Tales by the Daughter of a Rock Star & a Pinup Model, The Texas Tower Sniper: The Terrifying True Story of Charles Whitman, Legends and Lipstick: My Scandalous Stories of Hollywood's Golden Era, His Name Was Brownie: Close Encounters with Dogs, People, and Other Ridiculous Animals, Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018. Cancel online anytime. But it was her rendition of "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" that was her real standout moment. They were strong feminists. I found myself loving her at times and feeling almost overwhelming sorrow at others. How many things about this gifted actor have you ever wondered? Grease live is a renewed version of the original (1978) film Grease. Despite that, I still loved it. Excellent read. Good book. Adrienne Barbeau shares her life with us. I didn’t realize she was a singer and originated the role of Rizzo in "Grease" on Broadway (the title of the book comes from the song) or played Hodel in "Fiddler on the Roof." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2018. Please try again. Adrienne Barbeau never set out to be a sex symbol and she never intended to become the poster girl for women over 50 having babies, but both those stories and a lot more are detailed in this witty, revealing memoir of the Tony-nominated actress. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. I have always been a fan of her work and wondered why she was not first choice for a part in a lot of things and now I know. Again, despite the cover, I enjoyed Adrienne’s story. There are Worse Things I Could Do is a Grease song sung by Stockard Channing (Rizzo) Lyrics [edit | edit source]. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I would’ve liked more depth into her relationships with other cast members, but most of this is glossed over. She answers it here, Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. I also wonder why the photo on the cover was chosen. I really enjoyed the writing style of this book. … Please try again. Why then did they frequently have Carol “dance” on the show in which she jiggled every part of her body? Her honesty and wit shine in this book and I hope she continues to write. "), to starring on Broadway in Grease ("Alexander Cohen swore the only way we'd win a Tony was over his dead body"). After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The author describes this writing style late in the book, a lovely moment. Watch the video for There Are Worse Things I Could Do from Stockard Channing's Grease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s Conditions of Use. She tells tales about her two hit television series (Maude and Carnivale), her many television and feature films (The Fog, Escape from New York, Cannonball Run, Swamp Thing, Back to School, Creepshow), her singing career ("Doc Severinson and the band had been in the audience during my nude foray off-Broadway in Stag Movie"), her romance with Burt Reynolds, her marriage to director John Carpenter, and marrying a much younger man and giving birth to twins at age 51. I didn't not have much of an impression of Adrienne Barbeau beyond watching her in Maude on television some 40 years ago but I really enjoyed her well written, detailed and heartfelt autobiography. This book covers Adrienne's early years in New York ("No one said Mafia out loud in those days. I always wondered why Adrienne, as talented as she was, chose the path of scantily clad scream queen. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019. Or at least it shouldn’t be. This isn’t your typical Hollywood memoir. Grease is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.Named after the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as greasers, the musical is set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School (based on William Howard Taft School in Chicago, Illinois) and follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. It diminishes her life story. Hours before Grease Live! Maude and her daughter, Carol, played by Adrienne, were inspirations to me as a young girl. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection to keep (you’ll use your first credit now). Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. There are worse things I could do than go with a boy or two Even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy and no good I suppose it could be true but there are worse things I could do. There Are Worse Things I Could Do Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Adrienne Barbeau (Author, Narrator), Listen & Live Audio, Inc. (Publisher) 4.2 out of 5 stars 138 ratings I unashamedly admit that read this book during 3 days at work, switching to the Kindle reader on my PC as often as I could - I would have read it in 1 day if I didn't have to switch back to work whenever anyone was walking past! ©2006 Codysmom, Inc. (P)2006 Codysmom, Inc. Please try again. Hurray for Adrienne Barbeau. Hopefully you see things the same way… If you’re of an age, the soundtrack to “Grease” will be etched on your mind. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Fun, Inspiring Personal Glimpse Into a Star's Life, Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019. I loved the show "Maude." 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