SNL alumna, podcaster, writer, and actress Casey Wilson always knew she was destined to be famous; it didn’t matter that no one else agreed with her. She paved her own way, even if it meant hijacking Susan Sarandon’s assistant’s phone line to book her own shows, or auditioning for roles while on the job.
Reading Wilson’s essays is not unlike being trapped in an elevator between floors with a high-strung friend who doesn’t know when to stop talking, in the best possible way. Completely shameless, but also incredibly endearing, Wilson’s essays share the elements that frame her existence: her closest relationships; the unexpected passing of her mother; as well as her “seeker” mentality that’s helped along by psychics and Flywheel instructors, among others. Wilson’s incredible collection of essays shines throughout, especially when seamlessly moving from gasp-worthy, low-brow humor to deeply heartfelt epiphanies about confidence, motherhood, and food addiction.
Equally irreverent and heartfelt, this collection is a roller-coaster, as Wilson shares her journey through the best and worst parts of her life. You might cry and/or scream, but you’ll be eager to get back in line to take another ride. For fans of comedic personalities Samantha Irby, Judy Greer, or Sarah Silverman.
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