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Mike Kimmel is an experienced film, TV, stage, and commercial actor. He has lived and worked in both New York and Los Angeles. He appeared regularly as a sketch comedy performer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for eleven years. He has worked with directors Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Townsend, Christopher Cain, Thomas Carter, and David Solomon among many others.

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	The Actor’s Book of Quotes: Words of Wisdom for Performing Artists 4.89 avg rating — 47 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	50 Secrets Nobody Tells You in Hollywood: The Working Actor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls and Supercharging Your Career (The Professional Actor Series) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), GiGi Erneta (Foreword) 4.95 avg rating — 38 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Young Adults: 60 Original Monologues to Stand Out, Inspire, and Shine (The Professional Actor Series) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Valerie Marsch (Foreword) 4.80 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Kids and Tweens II 4.79 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Adults (Professional Actor, # 2) 4.96 avg rating — 26 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Six Critical Essays on Film: A College Guide for Film Appreciation (The Professional Actor Series) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Henry Hoffman (Foreword) 4.92 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scenes for Teens: 50 Original Comedy and Drama Scenes for Teenage Actors (The Young Actor Series) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Kevin Sorbo (Foreword) 4.48 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Teens II: 60 New Monologues to Inspire (The Young Actor Series Book 6) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Karen Pavlick (Foreword) 4.70 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Teens: 60 Original Monologues to Stand Out, Inspire, and Shine (The Young Actor Series) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Jean Carol (Foreword) 4.65 avg rating — 20 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monologues for Kids and Tweens: 100 Original Comedy and Drama Monologues for Young Actors (The Young Actor Series Book 4) by Mike Kimmel (Goodreads Author), Sharon Garrison (Foreword) 4.84 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Double, Double Thanks in 2022!!

Many, many thanks to the Independent Author Network

for selecting

Monologues for Kids and Tweens II

and

Six Critical Essays on Film

as finalists in the 2021 Book of the Year Awards!

Wishing you all the very best in 2022 and beyond!

,@MikeKimmelActor

,Monologues for Kids and Tweens II

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THE DAILY JOKE CHRONICLES: A Decade of Laughter

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Inside the Greed Machine: FROM TULIP BLOOMS TO BITCOIN / AI BOOM

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The Energy Code: Uncover the Energetic Cause of Disease and Heal From Within — Includes a Symptom Guide (Your Success with the Self-Healing book series 1)

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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing Eternal July: Poetry About Nature and The Spirit of the Urban Wild (The Poet's Heart Collection) by David Grayson	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the contrast between nature and urban living I thoroughly enjoyed the contrast between nature and urban living in "Eternal July." Author David Grayson shows us that they can co-exist beautifully in this poetry collection. As he explains, "Th ...more
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing Carolyn (Dark Psychological Short Stories) by Casandra Speakes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A solid and engaging psychological short story In “Carolyn,” the characters feel well-developed and engaging, and the author Casandra Speakes, has a way of pulling the reader quickly into the action of her story. Even the minor characters, like Gina th ...more
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing THE SYSTEM: How Organisations Shape Leaders by Moe Nawaz	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An abundance of smart business advice In “The System,”Moe Nawaz shares an abundance of business advice that is clear, smart, practical, and effective. His ideas on organizational framework, establishing strong corporate identity, and developing leaders ...more
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing 99 Ways Not to Become a Grumpy Old Man by John Howley	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A much needed grump prevention book …. I’ve known a lot of senior citizens who need to tame their inner grump. "99 Ways Not To Be A Grumpy Old Man" is a book that would help a lot of them. The whimsical approach is appealing and the layout, page desig ...more
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing Ultimate Bible Quiz: A Quiz for Every Book of the Bible by Faith Carver	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing The Secret Playbook of Life: 50 Fun Stories to Teach Self-Confidence, Friendship and Emotional Skills for Kids Ages 6-12 (Gift Books for Kids) by Sophie Harbor	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wonderful! "The Secret Playbook of Life" is filled with great stories that are so valuable for young people these days. "The Girl Who Spoke Up," about a shy girl who stepped out of her comfort zone to audition for a school play, is a personal favorite ...more
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Mike Kimmel rated a book it was amazing A Snowy Summer's Day: A Tale of Friendship and Loss with a Magical Twist by J. L. White	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A beautiful children’s story “A Snowy Summer’s Day” is a beautiful and poignant story for children and adults. Tingle the Magic Snowflake is a charming sidekick to Jared, the main character. There are nice visuals throughout the book which complement ...more
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“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
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