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Book Synopsis: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hey you guys, it's Leslie. I'm excited to share my story with you. Now, I'm gonna be honest: Some of the details might be vague because a b*tch is fifty-five and she's smoked a ton of weed. But while bits might be a touch hazy, I can promise you the underlying truth is REAL. Whether I'm talking about my childhood growing up in the South, my early stand-up days driving from gig to gig through the darkest parts of our country and praying I wouldn't get murdered, what Chris Rock told Lorne Michaels, that time I wanted to shoot Whoopi Goldberg on SNL, and yeah, I'll tell you all about Ghostbusters and the nudes and Supermarket Sweep and The Daily Show . . . I'm sharing it all in these pages. It's not easy being a woman in comedy, especially when you're a tall-*ss Black woman with a trumpet voice. I have to fight so that no one takes me for granted, and no one takes advantage. These are the stories that explain why. (Cue the Law & Order theme.)
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey as Leslie F*cking Jones takes you through the highs and lows of her remarkable life. In her New York Times bestselling book, Leslie opens up about her experiences growing up in the South and the challenges she faced on her path to comedy stardom.
With a candid and humorous writing style, Leslie doesn't hold anything back. She shares stories about her early stand-up days, traveling through dangerous parts of the country in pursuit of her dreams, and the obstacles she had to overcome as a tall-*ss Black woman in the comedy industry.
Prepare yourself for juicy behind-the-scenes moments, like when Chris Rock revealed something unexpected to Lorne Michaels or when Leslie contemplated shooting Whoopi Goldberg on SNL (yes, you read that right!). But that's not all – Ghostbusters, nudes, Supermarket Sweep, and The Daily Show are just a taste of what Leslie has in store for you.
Being a woman in comedy isn't easy, and Leslie has faced her fair share of challenges. She's fought tooth and nail to be recognized and respected, refusing to let anyone take her for granted. Through these pages, you'll discover the incredible stories that shaped Leslie into the fearless and powerful comedian she is today. Are you ready to be entertained?
Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in Leslie F*cking Jones' rollercoaster of a life.
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