Cybill Disobedience by Cybill Shepherd

This text offers an autobiographical account of Cybill Shepherd's life and career, beginning with a humorous, chaotic incident on her way to a cabaret performance and spanning through her early modeling years and experiences in beauty pageants. It then transitions to her breakthrough in Hollywood, detailing the filming of "The Last Picture Show" and her tumultuous relationship with director Peter Bogdanovich. The excerpts also describe her challenges in the industry, including struggles with typecasting, a series of failed projects, and the intense pressures of starring in the hit television series "Moonlighting," ultimately culminating in her decision to develop her own successful show, "Cybill."