{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/69d8e15100eb02bda108803e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep.25: SHARON GLESS","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/1775822637252-8c9efd68-facc-4cb0-b797-5b2f6d694630.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Summary:</p><p>Award-winning American actress Sharon Gless (Cagney&amp;Lacey co-star) in conversation with host Elena Lappin about her powerful memoir APPARENTLY THERE WERE COMPLAINTS (Simon&amp;Schuster)..</p><p>Key topics:</p><ul><li>Sharon Gless’s childhood experiences and the impact of her parents’ divorce</li><li>How acting served as a form of self-preservation and identity</li><li>The motivation behind her memoir and its themes of honesty and humour</li><li>Differences between acting roles and writing about her own life</li><li>The significance of her role in pioneering TV roles for women in the 70s and 80s</li><li>Insights into her process of developing characters and backstories</li><li>The importance of active listening, both in acting and life</li><li>Personal reflections on feeling like an outsider and the power of self-acceptance</li><li>Behind-the-scenes stories from \"Cagney and Lacey,\" including collaboration on scripts</li><li>Her experiences living and working in London and her love for the city</li><li>The dynamic relationship with her co-star Tyne Daly and their off-screen bond</li><li>The influence of her grandmother and family on her life and career</li><li>Her thoughts on the evolution of television storytelling and female representation</li><li>Her outlook on the future and embracing new roles and identities</li></ul><p>Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Sharon Gless’s childhood struggles 00:44 - The role of acting as emotional self-defense 02:12 - Reading from her autobiography \"Apparently There Were Complaints\" 02:38 - Making wishes during storms and unexpected life changes 03:07 - How a CBS meeting led to her memoir 04:07 - Challenges of writing and self-reflection 05:06 - Feelings of not belonging and the comfort of acting 05:35 - Her loyalty to acting as her lifelong love 06:34 - Her approach to character development and authenticity 07:02 - Memorable performances and moments of belonging 07:31 - Universal Studios memories and her career beginnings 09:58 - Influences from her childhood and important figures like Monique James 10:18 - The power of her chapter reading and audience reactions 10:59 - Comparing past TV storytelling with today’s content 11:30 - The honesty and rawness of classic TV stories 12:47 - The material and brilliance behind \"Cagney and Lacey\" 13:25 - Contributing to scripts and character development 14:17 - Playing Cagney’s struggle with alcoholism and her real-life journey 15:26 - Differences between acting and writing her personal experiences 17:29 - Childhood family dynamics and influential figures 19:14 - The emotional muscles she developed to survive early trauma 20:17 - The significance of feeling dead inside and acting as a safety mechanism 21:19 - Celebrating her portrayal of diverse characters across roles 22:34 - Her acting technique of backstory development 23:21 - Using imagination and research to embody characters 24:11 - Her stage work in London and productions in the West End 25:01 - Her love for London and its cultural resonance 26:11 - Fascinating women in her memoir, like her grandmother and Monique James 27:33 - Lessons learned from her mentor about listening and authentic expression 29:23 - The importance of connection and understanding others in storytelling 30:03 - Her brother Michael’s inspiring story and personal struggles 31:09 - Imagining a film about her family and life stories 31:30 - The on-screen and off-screen relationship with Tyne Daly 32:44 - Her love for her career and early studio life 33:39 - The unique idea of quotes on her book’s back cover 35:37 - Final gratitude and appreciation for her candid storytellingResources &amp; Links:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Apparently-There-Were-Complaints-Gless/dp/XXXXXX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apparently There Were Complaints by Sharon Gless</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nmXXXXXX/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharon Gless - IMDb</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.universalstudios.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Studios Official Site</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.audible.com/pd/XX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Audible - Apparently There Were Complaints</a></li><li><a href=\"https://instagram.com/sharongless\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">stagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sharongless.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Official Website</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Elena Lappin"}