I'm hosting as fast as I can! : Zen and the art of staying sane in Hollywood

An Insider's Hollywood Survival Guide He’s one of the most ubiquitous men on television. Certainly the most calm, cool, and collected—the king of "off the cuff." And no one throws to a commercial better. Yes, Tom Bergeron is a Hollywood staple, and the role for which he is best known is . . . well . . . himself. But while he’s a comforting presence to millions of people, cultivating this seemingly unshakable positive outlook and cool persona took as much motivation, inspiration, perseverance, and experience as it would take one to prepare a classic part for the stage. I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can! is the trying, often laugh-out-loud journey it took to get to himself. He's one of the most ubiquitous men on television. Certainly the most calm, cool, and collected — the king of "off the cuff." And no one throws to a commercial better. Yes, Tom Bergeron is a Hollywood staple, and the role for which he is best known is . . . well . . . himself. But while he's a comforting presence to millions of people, cultivating this seemingly unshakeable positive outlook and cool persona took as much motivation, inspiration, perseverance, and experience as it would take one to prepare a classic part for the stage. I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can! is the trying, often laugh-out-loud journey it took to get to himself.Tom got into the world of entertainment by way of local radio at age seventeen, hosting what his first boss told him was and should be a "no-personality station." He said, "Tommy, just play the records and read the commercials." But the sit-down-and-shut-up attitude belied Tom's natural inclination to inject personality and a little pluck into his broadcasts. So, Tom sought other performance opportunities on radio, in improvisational theater, and even as a mime (yes, a mime), which would help him hone the expressiveness that seems to come so naturally to his presentation. His determination would result in a high-profile hosting gig on the iconic game show Hollywood Squares and guest-hosting appearances on ABC's Good Morning America and CBS's Early Show. But as is sometimes the case with enthusiastic dynamos like Tom, he had an explosive temper that he admits had the potential to derail his dreams of being not only a successful broadcaster but also a successful husband, father, and friend. How to cope? "I meditated my temper into submission," says Tom with his trademark sense of humor. In I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!, Tom elaborates on the process by which he is able to sit calmly and patiently, without being distracted, at any time, no matter how hectic, as well as respond quickly (and hilariously) when Marie Osmond faints at his feet on live TV. Haven't seen it? Check it out on YouTube. The man is always in control.

tom Bergeron, Host Of "dancing With The Stars And "america′s Funniest Home Videos," Has Always Been Ambitious, Driven, And Charming, But As A Young Man, He Had An Enemy That Posed A Serious Threat To What Otherwise Would Have Been Guaranteed Success-a Bad Temper. His Family And Friends Didn′t Keep Their Concerns To Themselves, But Tom′s Petulance Remained A Problem Until His First Date With A Woman Who Threatened To End Their Relationship When, In A Fit Of Anger, He Put A Dent In His Car Door. "if You Want Us To Go Any Further, You′d Better Do Something About That," Lois Said, Unabashed And Unafraid. Tom, Embarrassed, Then And There Committed Himself To Controlling That Temper. (that Woman Later Became His Wife, By The Way.)

this Humorous Memoir Will Be Filled With Anecdotes Of How Tom, Who Never Breaks Character, Stutters Or So Much As Breaks A Sweat (even When An Osmond Faints At His Feet On Live Tv), Uses Meditation And Other Regimented, Relaxation Techniques To Stay Focused, Energetic, And Happy On And Off The Camera.

He's one of the most ubiquitous men on television. Certainly the most calm, cool, and collected, the king of "off the cuff". And no one throws to a commercial better. Yes, Tom Bergeron is a Hollywood staple, and the role for which he is best known is ... well ... himself. But while he's a comforting presence to millions of people, cultivating his seemingly unshakeable positive outlook and cool persona took as much motiviation, inspiration, perseverance, and experience as it would take one to prepare a classic part for the stage. "I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can!" is the trying, often laugh-out-loud journey it took to get to himself For readers of John OHurleys Its Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump and Chelsea Handlers Are You There, Vodka? Its Me, Chelsea , Daytime Emmy-winner Tom Bergeronhost of ABCs Dancing with the Stars and Americas Funniest Home Videos offers a series of humorous and inspirational stories on surviving Hollywood, including behind-the-camera stories with A-list celebrities. The entertainment host discusses his long career in radio and television, describing the many emcee jobs he has had since the age of seventeen, his encounters with numerous celebrities, and the health and personal issues he has had to overcome to achievehis success. The entertainment host discusses his long career in radio and television, describing the many emcee jobs he has had since the age of seventeen, his encounters with numerous celebrities, and the health and personal issues he has had to overcome to achieve his success