Extra Extra!: Memoirs from a Piece of Human Furniture

by Adam-Michael James

As the song goes, “everybody comes to Hollywood.” And being an extra is the easiest way to become a part of it, especially if you’re looking to launch an acting career. But what exactly does it take to be an extra—and what does it take out of you? Other books give you comprehensive listings on where to find work as an extra. This one will tell you the truth about what happens once you get it! Adam-Michael James delves into the nitty-gritty of what it’s like to be an extra with his sardonic, glamour-debunking anecdotes and on-set pointers. His borderline jaded commentaries are tempered with a love of the entertainment industry that should be required reading for every show biz newcomer. You’ll laugh and you’ll learn while you reap the benefits of Adam-Michael James’ experiences as human furniture. Extra Extra!—read all about it!

79 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2005