Tom Bergeron

I’m Hosting as Fast as I Can!

Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood

Talking Points

Tom Bergeron is ubiquitous in American pop culture, but never more so than when “Dancing with the Stars” is airing. He can eloquently and hilariously illustrate how simple meditation techniques can make for a calmer and happier existence for everyone. He is also a top “insider” in the entertainment business.

Description

Tom Bergeron, host of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos, has always been ambitious, driven, and charming, but as a young man, he had an enemy that posed a serious threat to what otherwise would have been guaranteed success-a bad temper. His family and friends didn’t keep their concerns to themselves, but Tom’s petulance remained a problem until his first date with a woman who threatened to end their relationship when, in a fit of anger, he put a dent in his car door. “If you want us to go any further, you’d better do something about that,” Lois said, unabashed and unafraid. Tom, embarrassed, then and there committed himself to controlling that temper. (That woman later became his wife, by the way.) This humorous memoir is filled with anecdotes of how Tom uses meditation and other regimented, relaxation techniques to stay focused, energetic, and happy on and off the camera.