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Waxing On The Karate Kid and Me

Ralph Macchio

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Ralph Macchio's memoir, "Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me," was discussed; it was described as an honest account of his life and career, detailing his experiences with the iconic role and its impact. The book's vulnerability and honesty were highlighted.

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Your face became synonymous with a move.

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Ralph Macchio's memoir, "Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me," was discussed; it was described as an honest account of his life and career, detailing his experiences with the iconic role and its impact. The book's vulnerability and honesty were highlighted.

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Your face became synonymous with a move.

I walked in the shoes of this character that that has been so impactful and so inspirational aspirational wish-fulfilling for decades.

It's never gone away for me. It's always been a part of me.

I had two things working for and against me one. I was associated with a role that was, you know famous for being iconic Character right away and two I decided to age very slowly.

What the the thing that I've been able to do is and I write to this in the book I've always kept one foot in and one foot out of it.

Unblinded with Sean Callagy

During the episode, the guest talked about his own book, explaining that he titled it "Waxing On" as a way to work through his conflicted feelings toward the iconic film title, noting that he feared the title might define him if he landed the role. He shared his personal reaction rather than promoting the book, offering a glimpse into his mindset.

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Ralph Macchio mentioned writing a book where he discussed his initial reaction to the title "The Karate Kid".

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maybe inside my head, I wrote this in a, a, a book that I wrote, uh, my moral called waxing on, um, because you have to call it waxing on, um, where I said to myself subconsciously, maybe I hate this title so much. Cause if I ever get the part, I'd have to carry it for the rest of my life.

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