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In "Sex Money Kiss," Gene Simmons recounts his path from an immigrant boy who could not speak English until his teens to becoming a founding member of the iconic rock band Kiss. He details how he financed college by buying and selling old comic books and explains the mindset and strategies that propelled his career across music, recording, acting, and publishing. Simmons provides candid advice on investment, a glimpse into his brief experience as a teacher, and an insider look at the negotiation and business operations behind Kiss. The book presents his philosophy of living with faith in oneself and thinking beyond conventional ethics to achieve the American dream of money and happiness.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Gene Simmons
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