A candid, hilarious, and heartbreaking memoir of resilience and redemption by comedic genius Molly Shannon. At age four, her world shattered when she lost her mother, baby sister, and cousin in a car accident with her father at the wheel. Held together by a tender yet complicated relationship with her grieving father, Molly grew up in a permissive household where her gift for improvisation and role-playing flourished, alongside the fearlessness that would lead her to become a celebrated actress. She ventured into the competitive realms of New York and Los Angeles show business, creating her own opportunities and developing her daring, empathetic comedy. Filled with behind-the-scenes stories involving icons like Whitney Houston, Adam Sandler, and Monica Lewinsky, many shared for the first time, the memoir spans her time on Saturday Night Live, where she starred alongside Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri, and Jimmy Fallon. It also candidly explores her struggle to reconcile her father's legacy—a man who nurtured her talents while grappling with the daunting task of raising his children alone after their tragic loss. Witty, winning, and infused with energy and heart, this memoir sheds new light on the life and work of one of our most talented and free-spirited performers.
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Sean Wilsey is an author whose work delves into the complexities of family relationships and personal history. His writing is characterized by an introspective and candid approach, drawing readers into profound emotional landscapes. Through a distinctive narrative style, he explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning. His contributions offer a compelling examination of the human experience, resonating with those who appreciate bold and thoughtful storytelling.
Guida alla Coppa del Mondo per tifosi dotati di cervello
- 450 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Ogni quattro anni, più o meno inesorabilmente, all'arrivo della Coppa del Mondo di Calcio per molti lettori si consuma lo stesso terribile e cupo dramma.
Oh the Glory of It All
- 625 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Sean's blond bombshell mother regularly entertains Black Panthers and movie stars in the family's marble and glass penthouse. His enigmatic father uses a jet helicopter to drop Sean off at the video arcade. The three live happily together "eight-hundred feet in the air above San Francisco; in an apartment at the top of a building at the top of a hill: full of light, full of voices, full of windows full of water and bridges and hills." But when his father divorces his mother and marries her best friend, Sean's life blows apart. His memoir shows us how he survived, spinning out a "deliriously searing and convincing" portrait of a wicked stepmother, a meeting with the pope, disastrous sexual awakenings, and a tour of "the planet's most interesting reform schools"