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Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches Audiobook
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“I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It’s also entertaining—a great combination. Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.”--Reba McEntire
“Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at his extraordinary career.”--Aaron Sorkin
A “damn good” fun and revealing memoir from the acclaimed Hollywood actor, Tim Matheson
For the past seven decades, Tim Matheson has been an on-screen favorite in Hollywood. In his debut memoir, Tim takes fans behind-the-scenes of his illustrious career, and reveals what it was like to learn from and work alongside the greats, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin. Tim also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing, the role in The West Wing that nabbed him two Emmy nominations–and so much more.
Filled to the brim with both riveting stories of the ever-changing entertainment industry and illuminating insight via “film school boot camp” sidebars, readers everywhere are going to be “damn glad” they read this fascinating memoir.
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"What a charming and revealing trip through the years of ups and downs in a gifted American actor's career! I found myself reaching for the book in the middle of the night, eager to experience the next hairpin turn in that Hollywood life. Bravo, Mr. Matheson, and thank you for sharing."
— Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It’s also entertaining—a great combination. Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.
— Reba McEntire -
A really enjoyable read covering Tim's remarkable screen career—and some juicy tidbits about what actually goes on behind the scenes on a Hollywood set!
— Mel Brooks -
What a wonderful book and what an amazing life Tim has led! I have very fond memories of working together, the fun we had, and the remarkable movie we made. Tim’s vivid recounting in this book was a pleasure to read. Bravo, Tim.
— Jane Seymour -
Working with Tim on Virgin River has been a special part of my career. Tim is always emotionally present and technically skilled on set. His memoir is littered with fascinating stories and a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
— Alexandra Breckenriedge -
I loved reading Tim’s book. Damn Glad to Meet You gives the reader such a wonderful behind the scenes snapshot of the world of show business from the 1950’s right up til now.
— Cynthia Nixon -
Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at an extraordinary career.
— Aaron Sorkin
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About Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson is an American actor, director and producer perhaps best known for his portrayal of the smooth talking Eric “Otter” Stratton in the 1978 comedy Animal House, but has had a variety of other well-known roles both before and since including critical accolades for his playing Vice President John Hoynes on the television series, The West Wing, which garnered him two Primetime Emmy award nominations for Best Guest Star in a Drama Series.