First published 2009
Kathy Griffin opens her life to readers with characteristic bluntness and humor. The Emmy-winning comedian chronicles her path from bombing in Los Angeles clubs to walking red carpets and hosting New Year's Eve with Anderson Cooper. Griffin reveals what happens behind the scenes in Hollywood, sharing insider stories about celebrity behavior and the people she met before and after they became famous. She traces her journey from a dysfunctional suburban Illinois family to D-list stardom, covering everything from dinner table dynamics that prepared her for stand-up to plastic surgery mishaps and her public divorce. Griffin settles scores with former adversaries while celebrating the mentors who helped her succeed. The book includes exclusive photos spanning her career transformation. Griffin demonstrates how speaking her mind created both opportunities and obstacles in the entertainment industry. She offers readers an unfiltered look at the price and rewards of celebrity, delivered with the sharp wit that made her famous.
Genres: autobiography, memoir, non-fiction, comedy
Vibes: blunt, emotional, humorous, intimate
Tropes: celebrity, memoir, rags-to-riches
Setting: Illinois, Los Angeles
Period: 21st-Century
348 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books