It's been nearly a year since John Stamos released his candid memoir, but the 'Full House' star still reflects fondly on the cathartic journey it took him on, despite initial doubts.
- October 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - John Stamos, celebrated for his role in the iconic TV show "Full House", has spent the last year contemplating the emotional rollercoaster of releasing his memoir, "If You Would Have Told Me". Despite initial regrets, Stamos firmly believes in the power of his narrative. "The week that it came out, I called my publicist and I was crying. I'm like, 'What did I do?' " Stamos, 61, candidly recalls.
However, the reassurance that "anything less than the truth is paralysis" resonated deeply with Stamos, emboldening him to embrace the honesty of his story. "I know it sounds corny, but it sets you free," he admits.
Stamos maintained a balance between revealing personal anecdotes and respecting the privacy of others. "Why badmouth somebody or why embarrass someone?" He questions, emphasizing his intent to focus on his own journey rather than criticizing others.
Stamos's dedication didn't end at writing. He poured significant effort into narrating the audiobook of his memoir, a task that proved to be more arduous and rewarding than he anticipated. "I took 37 days to do it," he reveals, contrasting the average timeframe of five to six days. The process was a deeply emotional experience, allowing Stamos to further process the events of his life.
Fans familiar with the hardcover edition might find intriguing surprises in the audiobook. Stamos was permitted to make several revisions during recording, a process he found immensely satisfying. "I did so much rewriting, they wanted to kill me... But I loved it. And it's very cathartic, I think. You're in this little booth, almost like a confessional or something."
The paperback edition of "If You Would Have Told Me", which hits shelves on October 22, includes a new chapter shedding light on a harrowing incident during the filming of "Full House" and a tense encounter with actor Mickey Rourke in the 1980s. Although Stamos hasn't crossed paths with Rourke, now 72, since the incident, he recently discovered an unexpected connection. "I just found out a couple weeks ago that my lawyer was his lawyer for a long, long time," he shares humorously.
In the book, he also delved into his past marriage to Rebecca Romijn. He accused her of infidelity and called the actress "the devil" while detailing the emotional toll he faced following their tumultuous relationship.
As John Stamos continues to embrace the liberating truth of his memoir, fans are encouraged to explore the extended stories and reflections that have shaped the life of one of television's cherished personalities.
