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Michael Douglas' New Book 'One Helluva Ride': Candid Revelations About His Father, Marriage and More · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: Michael Douglas dropped several revelations in his new memoir, One Heller of a Ride.
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[SPEAKER_00]: More than six years after his father Kirk Douglas died, Michael admitted he likely would not have written the book earlier.
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[SPEAKER_00]: One Heller of a Ride, which hit shelves October 6, includes candid revelations about family struggles and career challenges.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Michael opened up about his complicated relationship with his father, revealing,
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[SPEAKER_00]: He shared how for years he wanted to escape being known as Kirk Douglas Sun.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Michael revealed a bond with Rob Reiner over their son's struggles with drug issues.
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[SPEAKER_00]: In a surprising twist, Michael admitted to a secret romance with Kathleen Turner during the filming of Romancing the Stone.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He stated, the chemistry I had with Kathleen Turner was so strong, but they kept it hidden for years.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Michael also addressed rumors about an affair with Sharon Stone during basic instinct, noting, the real relationship happened between me and Jean Triplehorn.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Reflecting on his health, Michael discussed his stage for tongue cancer diagnosis, stating, I wondered if my luck had run out.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Michael's memoir reveals not just his triumphs, but the struggles that shaped him into who he is today.