Much better book than I thought it might be. I remember seeing him on Chelsea Lately. Anecdotal stories from his life such as meeting his BFF Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. To his obsession with Michelle Kwan or dating girls back in high school. Was fun quick read. ( )

For anyone who has ever seen Ross Mathews on The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, or any of his other television appearances, you know the unique tone of voice he has -- both inflection and what he actually says. I was delighted that his tone carried over so well into book format. "Man-up!" covers Mathews’ life from precocious boyhood to present day. Equal parts charming and hilarious, the stories that comprise the book illustrate the events in his life that have made him the lovable, charismatic, “wish we were BFFs” person he is today. Tip: listen to the audiobook version – there is nothing better than hearing Mathews' words spoken by him.

Kristen Z. / Marathon County Public Library
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Ross the Intern, on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno that is how I first became aware of this funny amazing human being. He was this laughing, shining man who almost floated across the stage with enthusiasm. I fell for him and watched for him everynight. He is a talented, a remarkable voice and an excellent interviewer. he is able to get 'stars' to say and do the most 'human' things.
As I read the book I was struck by how difficult his road has been. He was bullied as a child, and tried to fit in, even tried dating women. Of course that was not the way his interests headed. He always stood his ground, when confronted. I was in tears for him several times after reading about the cruelty he endured. He can sex spinach plants ! Now there is a talent few have ! LOL He grew up rural, worked farms and dreamed of more. He left home very young headed for Hollywood where his whole life started to come together.
If you love uplifting stories about underdogs making it you can't beat this book. He is an inspiration and an enjoyable humorist even among the painful bits. ( )

I love Ross Mathews! This book about some of his adventures in life is great fun, but also inspirational, with lots of life lessons about accepting yourself as you are. ( )