{"product_id":"damn-shame-isbn-9781039000506","title":"Damn Shame","description":"\u003cb\u003eA funny, daring, bawdy and incredibly honest memoir from the anti-ageist, anti-body shaming, pro-sex advocate and erotic provocateur.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the course of his 35-year career in show business, David Pevsner has done it all. He’s acted on Broadway, off-Broadway, in independent films and on numerous TV network shows including \u003ci\u003eGrey’s Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eModern Family\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCriminal Minds\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs he continues his career in entertainment, Pevsner has also dedicated himself to exploring his deepest sexual fantasies. In his late 30s he became a mature male escort and over the last several years has attracted a large international fan base through his blog of erotic photographs celebrating nudity and sexuality.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e is David Pevsner’s incredible story and is a passionate and poignant look at one man’s journey from a thin, shy boy ashamed of his body and sexuality to a defiant, fearless everyman exploring his erotic desires, everything from leather and S\u0026amp;M to nude\/erotic\/hardcore modelling. Along the way, he fights back against society’s demonization of gay sex, body shaming and ageism while pursuing his own very personal definition of success and seeking love, validation and self-esteem.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e gives a loud and powerful voice to a generation of mature men who have been conditioned to believe from society (and especially younger members of the gay community) that they are sexually irrelevant, old and undesirable. Pevsner’s life story goes in directions that many couldn’t imagine, but the lessons learned through his experiences will resonate with readers of every age.“[An] entertaining debut. . . . These heartfelt meditations on sexual shame in a heteronormative culture will enlighten readers of all identities.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I loved David’s journey to zero shame about his body, his sexuality and himself. \u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e has my ideal combo of racy, illuminating and idiosyncratic storytelling that transports you into a stranger’s life and mind. And—or beware—there is a lot of penis!” —\u003cb\u003eAlan Cumming\u003c\/b\u003e, actor and author of \u003ci\u003eBaggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “In \u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e, David Pevsner guides us through a wonderfully appealing chronicle of his life as a performer, writer, sex worker, nude model and a gay guy making his way on his own terms. Rather than oversharing, he’s a delightful host to the most entertaining adventures.” —\u003cb\u003ePaul Rudnick\u003c\/b\u003e, actor and author of \u003ci\u003eJeffrey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[Pevsner’s] honest and emotional memoir, \u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e, sings as it takes you through his awkward coming of age, his time as a ‘mature model,’ and his ongoing success in erotic art, as he’s come to embrace his own choices and feel comfortable in his own often exposed skin. Bravo, David. Encore!” —\u003cb\u003eMichael Musto\u003c\/b\u003e, journalist\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “In deft, vivid prose, David Pevsner recounts his surprising journey from awkward teen to musical theater phenom to part-time male escort and fearless sexual advocate. Written with sly humour and at times eye-popping candour, \u003ci\u003eDamn Shame\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling portrait of one gay man’s struggle for self-acceptance in a country that trumpets liberation but is all too beholden to its Puritan past.” —\u003cb\u003eDoug Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eI Am My Own Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Who could imagine that a book which deals unapologetically with exhibitionism, LGBT ageism and sex work could be so filled with charm and self-deprecating good humour?” —\u003cb\u003eCharles Busch\u003c\/b\u003e, actor and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of the Allergist’s Wife\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Pevsner\u003c\/b\u003e is an LA-based actor and writer, with a little modeling on the side. His film appearances include \u003ci\u003eScrooge and Marley\u003c\/i\u003e (as Ebenezer Scrooge\u003ci\u003e), Spa Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJoshua Tree 1951: A Portrait of James Dean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRole\/Play,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCorpus Christi: Playing with Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e. His guest starring roles on television include \u003ci\u003eSilicon Valley, NCIS, I’m Dying Up Here, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiz and Dick\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLaw and Order LA,\u003c\/i\u003e and he starred in the popular web series \u003ci\u003eOld Dogs and New Tricks.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDavid has had a diverse stage acting career, from regional theatres to Broadway. As a songwriter, his work has been featured in the global hit show \u003ci\u003eNaked Boys Singing!,\u003c\/i\u003e his CD of original comedy songs \u003ci\u003eMost Versatile,\u003c\/i\u003e and his two one man musicals, including \u003ci\u003eMusical Comedy Whore!\u003c\/i\u003e which is currently streaming and available on DVD\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He continues his anti-shame, anti-ageism, and pro-nudity and sexuality mission with his work in erotic photos, videos, and writings. ","brand":"Random House Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303078809829,"sku":"NP9781039000506","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781039000506.jpg?v=1767724439","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/damn-shame-isbn-9781039000506","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}