"This book contains some stories from my life: the awkward growing-up years, the confusing dating years, the fulfilling work years, and what it was like to be asked to play one of my favorite characters again. Also included: tales of living on a houseboat, meeting guys at awards shows, and that time I was asked to be a butt model. A hint: all three made me seasick."
Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.
From the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and New York Times bestselling author comes a candid, insightful, and entertaining essay collection about her years in show business, featuring stories that range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Lauren Graham shares personal anecdotes about her entertainment career, from her early days in Los Angeles as a struggling actress in a red Volkswagen to her first late-night TV appearance and the challenges of aging gracefully in Hollywood. With her signature humor and relatable storytelling, she reveals all—unless she’s forgotten it. In 'R.I.P. Barneys New York,' she recounts an early job as a salesperson at the iconic department store, including a humorous incident of inadvertent shoplifting. In 'Ryan Gosling Cannot Confirm,' she navigates Hollywood's unspoken hierarchies, while 'Ne Oublie' highlights the perils of coming from a forgetful family. 'Actor-y Factory' offers a glimpse into a day in the life of an actor, minus the glamour of stars like Brad Pitt. Graham also brings back her alter ego, Old Lady Jackson, to share homespun wisdom and an elusive recipe for orange marmalade. Filled with surprising anecdotes, sage advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, these original essays showcase the charm and wit that have captivated her millions of fans.
The hilarious story of a struggling young actress trying to get ahead--and keep it together--in New York City