I had always loved Teri Garr. A very beautiful, very funny, very warm, and very genuine soul - I had grown up watching her movies and her antics with Letterman. This book just enhances that. For someone like me raised in the 70's I didn't realize all of the bit parts she had for so many years (like Elvis Movies) as well as her television appearances (like Sonny & Cher) - in addition I didn't realize what hard work it really is being an actor or actress. This book deals with it all. The book also deals with Teri's battle with MS. She makes mention through the book of the symptoms that appear and disappear and how they were misdiagnosed for years. Its truly funny, insightful, fascinating, and heart wrenching. I highly recommend the spoken word version like this if for nothing more than delivery of wonderful lines by a comic genius.Read full review
I fell in love with Teri Garr way back in the sixties, so I may be a bit prejudiced. It started as a typical adolescent crush based on her down home beauty and the personalities of the characters she played, me being only a few years younger than she. I believe Star Trek was the first time. But over the years, as I caught her on the various talk shows of the times and other media, I began to learn more and more about the real Teri Garr. In Speed Bumps, Ms. Garr reveals even more about herself, her ups and downs, her hopes and dreams, her loves and failures and--lucky for us--her wonderful sense of humor. Yes, she's the same as we mere mortals, but oh so much more. By reading her book, I see that the pedestal I have had her on all these years is actually a bit short for her. She lets the reader into her private life and you get all of her. She provides us with a wonderful trip and I would not have any less speed bumps (or hammers) along the way. My only regret is to have never met her in person (which is rather difficult living here up in Northern California!). Ms. Garr's strength and beauty throughout her life is to be admired. Yep, I'm still in love. Rick Barton Paradise, Ca.Read full review
Just started the book. Looks great
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Great lady, great book.
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Great book. Good story. Love all of her work.
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