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The bassoon king
My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy
Book • 2015
The Bassoon King is a memoir that chronicles Rainn Wilson's life, from his eccentric childhood to his career as an actor.
The book delves into his early life, including his unusual upbringing in Nicaragua, his nerdy teenage years, and his struggles as a young actor in New York City.
It also covers his experiences filming *The Office*, his spiritual journey with the Bahá’í Faith, and various other aspects of his life, such as his hobby of playing the bassoon and his advocacy for social causes.
The book delves into his early life, including his unusual upbringing in Nicaragua, his nerdy teenage years, and his struggles as a young actor in New York City.
It also covers his experiences filming *The Office*, his spiritual journey with the Bahá’í Faith, and various other aspects of his life, such as his hobby of playing the bassoon and his advocacy for social causes.
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Ryan Holiday


Rainn Wilson

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Rainn Wilson On How His Deepest Struggles Led To His Best Roles
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as his autobiography.


Rainn Wilson

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Rainn Wilson On Stoicism’s Role In The Spiritual Revolution
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when recounting a story about a tapeworm.

Angela Kinsey

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Finale, Pt 2
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in the context of his memoir.


Rainn Wilson

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If You Suffer From Depression or Anxiety, You Need to Listen To This | Rainn Wilson (Replay)
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Jocko Willink


Rainn Wilson

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403: The Office, Art, Idiocy, and Other Tales. With Actor, Writer, Producer, Rainn Wilson
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as his comedic memoir, detailing his unusual childhood and path to becoming an actor.


Rainn Wilson

E131 - Rainn Wilson: Comedy, God & Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
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during the podcast episode.


Rainn Wilson

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