All the Right Moves

Paula Abdul is the most celebrated choreographer of her time, her music has provided the soundtrack for a generation and, as one of the 3 judges on the hit TV series "American Idol", she has become more popular than ever. After 40 million record sales worldwide and numerous awards, Paula was sidelined from music by her numerous dance injuries, which required 13 surgeries over a decade, and which for a time left her without a voice. Though she kept these injuries secret, in "Straight Up", she shares the heartbreak of losing these years and her determination to succeed against the odds. In this warm and honest autobiography, Paula also tells the stories behind: her tempestuous relationship with Simon Cowell on "American Idol"; her two marriages, including one to actor Emilio Estevez; her struggle with an eating disorder and low self-esteem; making her first album from her own savings; writing songs for other people, including "Spinning Around" for Kylie; discovering stars, such as Elijah Wood and meeting celebrities, such as Elton John and Duran Duran; and continuing to teach children both cheerleading and dance.
Despite setbacks in her life, Paula Abdul has maintained her drive, her passion, her sense of humour, her determination to beat the odds and her belief in never giving up on her dream. "Straight Up" is her candid look at her life - both the tribulations and the triumphs.