{"product_id":"stay-hungry-9781501115981","title":"Stay Hungry","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis inspiring, honest, uproarious collection of essays traces Sebastian Maniscalco's career from playing boxing rings and bowling alleys to reaching the pinnacles of comedy success.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt twenty-four, Sebastian Maniscalco arrived in LA with a suitcase and saved up minimum wages. He knew \u003ci\u003eno one\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003enothing\u003c\/i\u003e about standup comedy, but he was determined to go for it anyway. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt forty-four, he's on the \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e' list of highest earning comedians, sells out arenas, and has starred in four hit comedy specials including \u003ci\u003eWhy Would You Do That?\u003c\/i\u003e on Showtime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStay Hungry\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the twenty years in between. On the way from clueless rube to standup superstar, Seb was booed off stages; survived on tips and stolen food; got advice from mentors Andrew Dice Clay, Vince Vaughn, Tony Danza, and Jerry Seinfeld; fell in love; and stayed true to his Italian-immigrant roots. The one code that always kept him going: stay hungry, keep focused, never give up, and one day, you'll make it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSebastian Maniscalco is a stand-up comedian, actor, and host of the podcast \u003ci\u003eDaddy vs. Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2016, he was named Just for Laughs's Stand-Up Comedian of the Year and released his third Showtime special \u003ci\u003eWhy Would You Do That?\u003c\/i\u003e, the network's most successful comedy\/variety special premiere. In 2017, his success globally landed him on \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e' \"The World's Highest Paid Comedians\" list while his major motion picture portfolio expanded to include a voice-over for character Johnny the Groundhog in the animated feature \u003ci\u003eNut Job 2\u003c\/i\u003e and appearances in films including the New Line Feature comedy \u003ci\u003eThe House \u003c\/i\u003estarring Will Ferrell and a role in 2018's \u003ci\u003eTag\u003c\/i\u003e, starring alongside Ed Helms and Jeremy Renner. Maniscalco is currently the cohost of SiriusXM's popular\u003ci\u003e The Pete and Sebastian Show\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Lana and daughter Serafina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649040322834,"sku":"9781501115981","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2f78228e-f820-4469-96a0-6641a4703892.jpg?v=1733256125","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stay-hungry-9781501115981","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}