A classically trained actor who cut his teeth in the East Village's off-Broadway scene, Ron Perlman - a Golden Globe winner with starring roles in the Hellboy, Drive, Pacific Rim, and Sons of Anarchy - has traveled an offbeat path to showbiz success. His story involves rising from New York's tough Washington Heights neighborhood, enduring incredible hardships, and ignoring the naysayers who taunted him for his distinctive looks. It's a tale that demonstrates the power of persistence.

With a filmography of nearly 200 credits working alongside countless stars during his 40-year career, Perlman knows the ins and outs of filmmaking. In Easy Street (the Hard Way), he shares his inspiring story for the next generation of performers.

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Listening Length	10 hours and 52 minutes
Author	Ron Perlman, Michael Largo
Narrator	Ron Perlman
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Audible.com Release Date	September 30, 2014
Publisher	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00NI2CG54
Best Sellers Rank	#182,106 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #536 in Film & TV #757 in Art (Audible Books & Originals) #1,655 in Art of Film & Video

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Cynthia Hart

Ron Perlman raw...a must read or listen.

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014

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My respect for Mr. Perlman grew by bounds by the end of this book. We tend to put actors on a pedestal without knowing or even caring about how they got to an actor we always enjoy seeing. Here is a man who came from a lower income working class family and clawed his way to become a highly respected actor. Mr. Perlman has given us a raw glimpse of how he came to be the man we see today. His personal and professional life have not easy, but he triumphed over each obstacle to become a man, that I felt after listening to him read me his book, that he feels proud to be. He should be looked upon as an inspiration to other men who put providing for their families first while working toward his honing his craft into the amazingly talented actor we see on the screen. While listening, I had no idea of his sense of humor or his childlike adoration he had for the actors/performers he got to meet and work with in those younger years. His stories of meeting and working with them at times were hilarious, especially his story about Marlon Brando. I bought both the Kindle edition as well as the audible edition. I was thrilled to have him read his own story to me. I laughed, cried, and my heart broke for him when he told of his struggles and losses.
I would highly recommend this book to others, not just to those who are Ron Perlman fans as I am, but to anyone who has ever struggled and had doubts about themselves or given up on what they were wanted to achieve. Although I fell deeply in love with his character Vincent in Beauty and the Beast, my favorite line from his many works so far is from Hellboy as he is speaking to Liz. Hellboy is referring to his face, "I wish I could do something about this. But I can't. But I can promise you two things. One: I'll always look this good. Two: I'll never give up on you... ever."
Thank you Mr. Perlman for not giving up and for sharing your life as well as your amazing talent with all of us.

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A must read!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017

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This memoir is the best I've read in years. His story is filled with so much encouragement and truth. It's hard to put it down. Everyone should read this, no matter where you are in life. No matter what you do in life, read this memoir. It has moments where you will be laughing your head off, like when he meet Frank for the first time to moments where you will feel for this man, like when he is describing the "Perlman curse". A lot of good wisdom is within the pages of this book. The following is one out of many:" All this time I had fooled myself into thinking that if I just got successful enough, wealthy enough, respected enough, it would mean that I finally was worthy. I never learned a thing while I was succeeding. All of my learning and I mean all, had come when I was struggling, failing".

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Terrific read or listen as the case may be.

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014

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I've been listening to the audio version of this book and find it a different experience than reading it. With the bustling neighborhoods of New York City as the backdrop, Ron Perlman narrates with gusto, depth and heartfelt emotions what it was like to walk in the shoes of a grass green actor in a profession by turns exhilarating and soul crushing.

I enjoyed the down to earth tone, the easy voice, the openness of the actor starting on a promising and terrifying journey. With a keen insight into human nature, spot-on impressions, and his wonderful trade mark humor he carries us along as he alternately succeeds and fails. It's hard for us to imagine this giant of Thespianism ever foundering, running aground. Yet he has done just that, time and time again. His family's, especially his father's belief in him kept his afloat through some very, very hard times.

Actor/writer/raconteur/philosopher/wag, and above all, orator. Touched and moved to laughter by the paper version, I was so much more so by the audio version: his voice moves the story with such wit, verve, spirit and sadness and potency. It transcends the written word, soars above what makes an autobiography readable, interesting, compelling. His articulation takes raw precious stones and hones them into museum quality cuts. If you haven't purchased the audio version, do so. It is superb.

He is honest in feeling and idea. He shares the ambiguities and uncertainties that reflect upon his occupational interactions and personal life alike. On the whole, I think the reader/listener comes away with the sense that like all of us, the author is on a continuous search for self knowledge and personal satisfaction. I'm not sure his optimism is genuine but it certainly sounds as if he, Ron Perlman, would like it to be. He refuses to give in to what others would deem inevitable. With what seems to be naive optimism and bullish, fanciful daydreaming he has lifted his life from the narrow streets of the crowded city to the milky way: the sweeping arch of stars which shines down upon the dark earth below. He has a genius for achievement, a wild passion for accomplishment.

He wants life to have meaning, sense, balance, justice. In the face of a world with so much of the opposite, it is inspiring that he won't give up trying. I would suggest this is the book's theme: just keep on reaching. We, the readers/listeners invest totally, cheering him on, hoping with him, believing in miracles. This book is a gift, a secret, he has happily shared: I AM. And don't let anyone take that away from you.

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Multi-faceted Ron Perlman shares his amazing struggle to get to Easy Street

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018

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REVIEW FOR RON PERLMAN – Easy Street (The Hard Way)
I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir. Ron Perlman is one of the most gifted, versatile actors of our time – viewing his performances proves that, of course, but reading his life story and see all that he's been through to get to Easy Street, made me understand how complex and deep a person he actually is. The last chapter of his book made me cry, for it so vividly expressed my feelings about what's going on in the world, and how things might play out for our children, that I wanted to just give him a huge thank you hug. A more down-to-earth and humble man you will not find. Thank you for sharing so much, Ron Perlman. (I'm reading Phil Stutz's book now, by the way. I hope his tools work as well for me as they did you.)

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Michaela Struchova

Love at first read...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2021

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Oh gosh, what a man!
That was the impression I had had about Ron all the way while reading this (really hard to put down) beautiful book. If I had loved the man before reading this, I love him so much more after having read it....

I've read quite a few autobiographies, but none of them had touched me as much as Ron's had. His life has been an up-and-down-and-up roller-coaster, but with grace, incredible capacity to learn, love and understand people, he's managed to do what many in the hardest situations in life are not able to - survive and grow stronger.

He's absolutely honest and yet, never diminishes anyone in this book. He makes you laugh, only to almost make you cry in the next moment. And the best thing is, you can find yourself in so many of the situations he's been through.

This is a hugely inspiring work of a dreamer, a hard worker, a fighter, a survivor. An extremely talented, extremely well-read, and extremely down-to-earth man who makes you wish just one thing - that there were more people like Ron Perlman on this planet. But then again, no, because such people only come once in a lifetime and bear no equals....

A. Christopher

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2019

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Bought this as a gift for a friend who loves Ron Perlman in 'Sons of Anarchy'. She was very happy with the present. I've also read this myself & loved it. His fascinating life makes for an excellent read. Definitely recommend.

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Maria

A must read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014

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What a roller coaster ride this book is..Ron has written this book with such emotion that you can't help but get deeply involved. His journey through life has had huge dips and huge rises and within those two elements we get to know the true man..It's a great insight into depression, humor , hopes, dreams & ultimately success. It is by his deep rooted strength that he is here today to tell his amazing life story.. His book is inspiring, thought provoking. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll question even your own path in life.. I'm proud to own this book..

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J. HILTON

The Perl imparts his wisdom.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2017

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Most people will know Ron Pearlman from his role as Clay Morrow in Sons of Anarchy or maybe as the redskinned devil/hero Hellboy. Read this memoir and discover there is a lot more to this m man of mayhem.

SkullMorrow AKA Clay's son

Must read book for anybody!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2015

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Couldn't take my eyes away very interesting stories on relationship with family, struggles building an acting career and of course meeting the godfather of movie stars Marlon Brando. Worth every penny and if your listening Ron if you got anymore to tell by all means write another one and I will break my neck to go buy it.

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