Quinta Brunson, comedian and executive producer of HBO’s The Black Lady Sketch Show, delivers a collection of essays about humor and humility in this debut. From growing up Jehovah’s Witness in Philadelphia to relocating to Los Angeles, Brunson reveals her greatest loves and embraces her roots, both literally and figuratively. Sharing details of her love of dance and performance, her path to creativity, as well as her stumbling blocks, Brunson covers her journey in entertainment, from lighthearted teenage moments, to participating in Black Lives Matter protests, to surviving a worldwide pandemic.
More a declaration of setbacks than a manual on success, this book has a lot of heart, which shines throughout each chapter, especially where Brunson discusses her favorite conversation points: “iOS updates, anime, and Adventure Time.” Fans of her work on BuzzFeed Video will be familiar with her anecdotes about working in retail to fund the pursuit of a dream comedy career, and readers will find added nuance here. Laid back and relatable, Brunson’s book is reminiscent of a chat with your oldest friend from high school. Her honesty and tenacity will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, no matter what they are. For fans of Tiffany Haddish, Tina Fey, or Napoleon Dynamite.
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