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Straight shooter : a memoir of second chances and first takes / Stephen A. Smith.

Smith, Stephen A. (Stephen Anthony), 1967- (author.).

Summary:

Revealing who he really is when the cameras are off, America's most popular sports media figure writes about the greatest highs and deepest lows of his life and career, while sharing his signature, uninhibited opinions about current political and social issues.

Record details

ISBN: 9781982189495
ISBN: 1982189495
Physical Description: viii, 276 pages ; 24 cm
Edition: First 13A/Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: New York : 13A/Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2023.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

My dad was no hero! -- "The boy just ain't smart" -- A liar to my momma -- "You got game" -- "Goddamnit, that boy wants to be somebody!" -- "You're gonna be the biggest star in sports media!" -- I've got plans for you -- Quite frankly -- Persona non grata -- The beginning of my resurrection -- The blessings-and perils-of fatherhood -- Skip Bayless and First Take -- No safety net -- Buried by a Curry (not named Steph) -- Natural-born contrarians -- "What is your point?" -- Finish the job -- Lessons learned -- Come Hell or high water! -- When taking things for granted nearly killed me -- You ain't seen nothing yet.