| Edition |
First edition |
| Phys Descr |
viii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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Biography |
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Book |
| Contents |
Eff you, Effie! -- The darkest of magic -- From roaches to riches, bitches! -- Louis and Gucci and Pucci, oh my! -- What's up Doc? -- You do? I don't -- Knock knock -- I think I might be lazy -- Food, water, oxygen, television -- 'Tis better to give than to receive ... another fkn candle -- Ginuwine isn't really my cousin -- Membership has its privileges -- I would puck witchu -- It's an unforgettable life -- Stretch marks fo life! -- That year I went Lin-sane -- Which came first? The chicken, obvi |
| Summary |
"Whether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling 'dirty' jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on Parks, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, expertly stalking the cast of Hamilton, or glamming it up on the set, Retta's voice is unique and refreshing"--Front jacket flap |
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"Parks and Recreation star Retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she's always a heartbeat away from ramen with American cheese). Throwing her hard-working Liberian parents for a loop, Retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating Duke University to move to Hollywood to star in her own sitcom--like her comedy heroes Lucille Ball and Roseanne. After winning Comedy Central's stand-up competition, she should be ready for prime time--but a fear of success derails her biggest dream. Whether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling 'dirty' jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on Parks, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of Hamilton, or glamming it up on the set, Retta's voice is unique and refreshing. You'll root for Retta to be the next one-name wonder to take over your television. And she just might inspire you to reach for the stars, too."--Jacket |
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Retta
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Conduct of life -- Humor
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African American actresses -- Biography
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African American women comedians -- Biography
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Actors -- United States -- Biography
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Comedians -- United States -- Biography
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| Alt Title |
So close to being the shit, y'all don't even know |
| OCLC # |
1001333805 |
| ISBN # |
9781250109347 |
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1250109345 |
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9781250199683 |
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1250199689 |
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1250109353 |
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9781250109354 |
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