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A pure romp...A deeply revealing memoir in which the pathos doesn't kill the humor--delivers more than it promises. -- Kirkus Reviews A remarkable journey. I laughed. I cried. I got another cat. -- Lily Tomlin, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian For readers who want a break from the current madness in the world and a good dose of Poudstone humor, this book will certainly provide. -- New York Journal of Books Smart, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny balm for exceedingly stressful times. -- Booklist

"""A pure romp...A deeply revealing memoir in which the pathos doesn't kill the humor--delivers more than it promises."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""A remarkable journey. I laughed. I cried. I got another cat."" -- ""Lily Tomlin, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian"" ""For readers who want a break from the current madness in the world and a good dose of Poudstone humor, this book will certainly provide."" -- ""New York Journal of Books"" ""Smart, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny balm for exceedingly stressful times."" -- ""Booklist"""

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Paula Poundstone is an author and popular panelist on NPR's weekly comedy quiz program Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! She tours regularly, performing stand-up comedy throughout the country. She was the first woman ever to share the stage with the president as host at the White House correspondents' dinner. She has had numerous HBO specials, starred in her own series on HBO and ABC, is included in Comedy Central's list of Top 100 Comics of All Time, and has won an American Comedy Award. She is the national spokesperson for the American Library Association's United for Libraries Volunteer Network. Paula Poundstone is an author and popular panelist on NPR's weekly comedy quiz program Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! She tours regularly, performing stand-up comedy throughout the country. She was the first woman ever to share the stage with the president as host at the White House correspondents' dinner. She has had numerous HBO specials, starred in her own series on HBO and ABC, is included in Comedy Central's list of Top 100 Comics of All Time, and has won an American Comedy Award. She is the national spokesperson for the American Library Association's United for Libraries Volunteer Network.

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