Accepted how the first gay superstar changed wwe
In this fascinating and revealing memoir of a revolutionary talent, pioneer, and creative savant, Patterson recalls the trials and tribulations of climbing to the upper ranks of sports entertainment — as a performer and, later, as a backstage creative force. Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE Patterson, Pat $ CAD Description Author Details When Pat Patterson was 17 years old, he was asked to leave his home after telling his parents he was in love with a man.
In this fascinating and revealing memoir of revolutionary talent, pioneer, and creative savant Patterson recalls the trials and tribulations of climbing to the upper ranks of sports-entertainment — as a performer and, later, as a backstage creative force. Two stories are at work in this memoir from Patterson, one of the greatest performers and creative minds in the history of professional wrestling.
One story is the tale of a young French-Canadian. His impact on and importance to the nascent stages of WWE are nearly comparable to that of the Chairman himself. Still as relevant today, Pat Patterson’s no-holds-barred story of going from. Two stories are at work in this memoir from Patterson, one of the greatest performers and creative minds in the history of professional wrestling. One story is the tale of a young French-Canadian man growing up in Montreal in the s, struggling with his sexuality.
He meets the love of his life in Boston and finds acceptance for their romance in both the broader society and his macho, closed-to-outsiders industry. The second, however, is a behind-the-scenes look into the wrestling world that will lose all but the most fervent fans. Others are purposefully not named. Major events are mentioned without details that might help newcomers grasp the situation.
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