Matthew Perry To Write Upcoming Autobiography

It’s time for Matthew Perry to tell his story.

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The “Friends” star is set to open up about his life and career in an upcoming autobiography.

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Perry signed a seven-figure deal with Flatiron Books of Macmillan, giving them rights to publish his book.

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In the autobiography, Perry will shed light on his time on the hit sitcom and detail his struggles with addiction.

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Publisher Megan Lynch has described the project as one that has themes of “catharsis,” “humor” and self-awareness.

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The book is set to be released in Fall 2022.

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Perry who is excited about the book revealed in a statement that he wants to tell his story.

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in his words, “there has been so much written about me by others in the past. I thought it was time people heard it directly from the horse’s mouth.”

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This is the first autobiography project from the cast of “Friends.”

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