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...admire the good humor and gusto with which Walsh narrates his rocky path through the entertainment world. - Publishers Weekly Joseph Walsh wrote the best gambling movie ever, California Split, and now he's out with a spectacularly entertaining Hollywood memoir... - Ben Mankiewicz, Film critic/ host of TCM Walsh's wonderfully funny memoir of showbiz, gambling and the Hollywood elite, is one exciting roller coaster ride - whether dealing with hostile bookmakers looking to break legs - disastrous theatrical auditions - or a harrowing, near-death encounter with a bottle-slashing thug. From New York's #1 child star in early TV, to 'has-been' by 18, back to 'Hollywood somebody', this true-life adventure will keep you smiling, then holding your breath, then laughing out loud. Undaunted by a fading career, Walsh's love of 'action' would intensify, giving rise to the obsessional belief that he was the greatest football handicapper known to man. Tapping his childhood friend, Elliott Gould, for his last 60 bucks, they would go on to destroy their first bookmaker for thousands, on a once-in-a-lifetime winning streak. Little did Walsh know it would lead him to the brink of death, and into 'escape from New York' mode. Arriving in Hollywood with hopes of cashing in on earlier fame, he quickly discovered Tinseltown had no interest in the kid who had starred with Danny Kaye in Hans Christian Andersen and Kirk Douglas in The Juggler. Hanging tough, this never-say-die street kid would go on to eventually shine again - working with such notables as Steven Spielberg, Robert Altman, Elliott Gould, George Segal, Jack Nicholson, Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, including memorable encounters with John Huston and Elvis Presley. His destiny would be fulfilled when he turned his life experiences into the gambling film classic California Split. Anyone looking for an awesome comeback story, guided by grit and grace, is in for a real treat! Quite a life. It's laugh-out-loud funny, riveting and just so damn good I was sorry it came to an end. Alan Ladd, Jr. / Former President of 20th Century Fox Pictures and Chairman & CEO of MGM Pictures, Academy Award Winning Producer of Braveheart & Chariots of Fire. It's extremely entertaining. Walsh has led an incredible life. Peter Gethers / Penguin Random House ...a gold mine about a one of a kind human being and indefatigable spirit you gotta love. Elliott Gould / Actor

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Joseph Walsh wrote the best gambling movie ever, California Split, and now he's out with a spectacularly entertaining Hollywood memoir, Who Says It's Over, with stories of Steve McQueen, Robert Mitchum, and bookies willing to draw blood to get their money. Ben Mankiewicz / Film critic and host of Turner Classic Movies Quite a life. It's laugh-out-loud funny, riveting and just so damn good I was sorry it came to an end. Alan Ladd, Jr / Former President of 20th Century Fox Pictures and Chairman & CEO of MGM Pictures Academy Award Winning Producer of Braveheart & Chariots of Fire It's extremely entertaining. Walsh has led an incredible life. Peter Gethers / Penguin Random House The book is a legitimate page-turner, packed with entertaining and edifying stories about his acting, his gambling, and other life adventures. It's not only laugh-out-loud funny but full of insight about life's many risks and rewards too. Martin Harris PlayCA - View full article here ...a gold mine about a one-of-a-kind human being and indefatigable spirit you gotta love. Elliott Gould / Actor

Academy Award Winning Producer of Braveheart & Chariots of Fire It's extremely entertaining. Walsh has led an incredible life. Peter Gethers / Penguin Random House The book is a legitimate page-turner, packed with entertaining and edifying stories about his acting, his gambling, and other life adventures. It's not only laugh-out-loud funny but full of insight about life's many risks and rewards too. Martin Harris PlayCA - View full article here ...a gold mine about a one-of-a-kind human being and indefatigable spirit you gotta love. Elliott Gould / Actor Joseph Walsh wrote the best gambling movie ever, California Split, and now he's out with a spectacularly entertaining Hollywood memoir, Who Says It's Over, with stories of Steve McQueen, Robert Mitchum, and bookies willing to draw blood to get their money. Ben Mankiewicz / Film critic and host of Turner Classic Movies Quite a life. It's laugh-out-loud funny, riveting and just so damn good I was sorry it came to an end. Alan Ladd, Jr / Former President of 20th Century Fox Pictures and Chairman & CEO of MGM Pictures

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Joseph Walsh was born on July 11, 1937 in New York City. He was the youngest child born to Edward Walsh, sight-seeing bus barker and Kitty Walsh, homemaker. He became a child actor at the age of 10, acted in over 300 live television shows in NY and performed on television throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s. At 14, he was chosen by Sam Goldwyn to star with Danny Kaye in the movie Hans Christian Andersen. Following that, he starred with Kirk Douglas in The Juggler. Acting credits include: Anzio (1968), The Driver (1978), Poltergeist (1982), Let It Ride (1989) and others.

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