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  • Published: 1 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781733304108
  • Imprint: Kingston Imperial
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 237
  • RRP: $37.99

Short Stories

The Autobiography of Columbus Short



“Columbus Short’s biography is a...story of resilience and redemption is inspiring to anyone that has hit rock-bottom or been misunderstood, but has the will and desire to become a better person.” - Mike Tyson

“Raw and real, funny and self-deprecating. I thought I knew him before, but I know him soooo much better now.” - DL Hughley

“Watching Columbus’ evolution through defining moments has been inspiring” -Damon Dash


"An engaging account about the way unhealthy entanglements can affect an actor’s life.." - Kirkus Reviews

“Columbus Short’s biography is a...story of resilience and redemption is inspiring to anyone that has hit rock-bottom or been misunderstood, but has the will and desire to become a better person.” - Mike Tyson

“Raw and real, funny and self-deprecating. I thought I knew him before, but I know him soooo much better now.” - DL Hughley

“Watching Columbus’ evolution through defining moments has been inspiring” - Damon Dash

"An engaging account about the way unhealthy entanglements can affect an actor’s life.." - Kirkus Reviews

The life of actor/choreographer/musician Columbus Short has been punctuated with trauma that extends well beyond the plot lines of his previous role on the hit series Scandal. Short has lived many lives packed into one-from a family filled with turmoil to tumultuous love affairs and enough scandals of his own. But somewhere in the middle, Short's realization that there has to be a better way comes into full view. "Short Stories" not only details Columbus Short's journey from childhood to Hollywood, it shows how even the most checkered of pasts can create a different person with the right amount of will and drive, especially when it comes to fulfilling your true destiny.

  • Published: 1 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781733304108
  • Imprint: Kingston Imperial
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 237
  • RRP: $37.99

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Praise for Short Stories

“Columbus Short’s biography is a reflective and compelling story of a man consumed with fame quicker than an ego could process. Like myself, his story of resilience and redemption is inspiring to anyone that has hit rock-bottom or been misunderstood, but has the will and desire to become a better person. I have come to know Columbus well over the past couple of years and seeing him as a father, husband, and as a businessman is inspiring to watch. All his experiences—good and bad—have led him to finding the best version of himself. His best is yet to come.” - Mike Tyson   “Raw and real, funny and self-deprecating. I thought I knew him before, but I know him soooo much better now. After this, he should change his name to Columbus TALL! I Love You, Man.” - DL Hughley   “Watching Columbus’ evolution through defining moments has been inspiring. Watching him embrace all sides of the art—from acting to music to now writing—is something that is pushing me to be better, and I’m proud of him.” - Damon Dash