Rob Lowe

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 2, 2011

Rob Lowe, former teen idol, founder of the Brat Pack and one of Hollywood's top stars, talks about being a misunderstood child actor in Ohio who moved to the West Coast to pursue a career in Hollywood. Stories I Only Tell My Friends chronicles his career—from “The Outsiders” to “The West Wing” to “Parks and Recreation.” He tells stories of the wild excesses that marked the 1980s, leading to his quest for family and sobriety, and talks about his successes, disappointments, and relationships.

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