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Think of the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you. Was it the time your high school cheer squad taunted you in front of the entire town? Was it the time your best friend's mom caught you streaking in all your naked, self-conscious glory? What about the time you accidentally threw a tooth at your dry cleaner or took an urn into Kohl's for some holiday shopping? For Danny Pellegrino, the answer is all of the above. Growing up as a closeted gay kid in small-town Ohio wasn't easy, and Danny has the stories to prove it. But coming of age in the 90s still meant something magical to Danny. The music, film, and celebrity moments of his youth were truly iconic, and his love for all things pop culture connected him to a world larger than the one he knew in the suburban Midwest. And through all the pains of growing up, Danny could always look to that world for hope--whether that meant bingeing The Nanny until he had the confidence of Fran Fine, belting out Brandy songs until his heartaches were healed, or watching semi-clothed Ryan Phillippe scenes until his cheeks burned from blushing. With refreshing honesty and jaw-dropping absurdity, Danny invites readers to experience his most formative moments in life--from his hometown in Ohio to his hit podcast and career in entertainment today. How Do I Un-Remember This? is an unfiltered and all-too-relatable glimpse into Danny's life and the heartfelt and hilarious moments that shaped it. Although he wouldn't change them for the world, these stories are--unfortunately--true.
About the Author
Danny was raised in a small town in Ohio and graduated Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. After graduation, he moved to Chicago, where he studied at Second City and the iO Theater. He then made his way to Los Angeles where he studied at The Groundlings . Danny created and hosts the hit podcast Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino, available on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen to podcasts. The show has become a phenomenon since launching in late 2017. It frequently appears in the top 10 Film/TV podcasts on iTunes and has amassed over 5 million downloads just this year. Guests have included actors and celebrities like Elizabeth Olsen, Bonnie Hunt, Alyson Hannigan, Jillian Bell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Beverly D'Angelo, Phoebe Robinson, Charlie Carver, Daniel Levy, Kristin Cavallari, Real Housewives of every city, and more. The show has been featured on E!, Entertainment Tonight, Refinery29, Instinct Magazine, People, Today.com, Bustle, Newsweek, and Page Six. Danny has also worked as a red carpet host and a freelance producer for E!.Danny's first two live shows live shows at the Troubadour in LA and The Gramercy Theatre in New York sold out within minutes. He's performed stand-up and sketch comedy at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Groundlings, Second City Chicago, and the iO among others.He is the co-author of Fancy AF Cocktails via Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (due out Dec. 2019, already an Amazon best-seller) , and The Super Carb Diet released via St. Martin's Press. You can see his original content on his Instagram account (@DannyPellegrino) . His Instagram has over 142,000 followers and counting, and over 4 million impressions a month, at Instagram.com/DannyPellegrino. His original content has been featured on Buzzfeed, Cosmo, US Weekly, World of Wonder, People, Huffington Post, W Magazine, E!, Comedy Central, and more. As an influencer, he has been hired by Comedy Central, Netflix, DirecTV, FabFitFun, MTV, and more.Danny's burgeoning screenwriting career includes optioning his first screenplay, 8-BIT MELODY, to Valparaiso Pictures. He is currently in development with his next script, an ensemble comedy. He is managed by Stefanie Epstein. Visit EverythingIconic.com for more info.INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dannypellegrinoTWITTER: www.twitter.com/dannypellegrinoFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pellegrinodannyPODCAST: www.EverythingIconic.com
