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Hiding My Candy
After leaping off the pages with he unforgettable debut in John Berendt's bestselling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the unabashed personality known as The Lady Chablis now brings her irresistible charisma to the remarkable odyssey of fabulousness that USA Today calls "sassy" and "provocative...."
Born Benjamin Edward Knox in Quincy, Flor
...morePaperback, 208 pages
Published
August 1st 1997
by Atria
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I don't usually read autobiographies, but I was in Savannah, loving the atmosphere, and somewhat obsessed with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. So I read this. Good telling of what it was like to grow up in a small southern community knowing that you didn't fit in, dealing with poverty, hardship, and being born the wrong sex! Funny, heartwarming, sad, and a quick read.
There are very few instances when watching a movie before you read a book is not just enjoyable, it's critical The simple pulp paperbacks dedicated to science fiction is one example, but while only truly obsessive fans would enjoy Lando Calrissian's Milllenium Falcon Adventures the public at large can find benefit from reading Hiding My Candy, even though you should see Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil before you read the book.
The Lady Chablis, a stand-up comedienne Drag Queen...more
The Lady Chablis, a stand-up comedienne Drag Queen...more
The autobiography of drag queen/personality extraordinaire The Lady Chablis, who made her debut in John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and the subsequent movie thereafter, tells the world her life story.
I finished this book in 2 days, it's written as if it were narrated by the Lady herself and I couldn't put it down. I don't think I've read an autobiography so amusing since, well, ever.
If you were even slightly piqued by her in either Berendt's book or ...more
I finished this book in 2 days, it's written as if it were narrated by the Lady herself and I couldn't put it down. I don't think I've read an autobiography so amusing since, well, ever.
If you were even slightly piqued by her in either Berendt's book or ...more
Someone gave this to me as a gag gift several years ago after I had bored them one too many times about my appreciation for "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
In it, the Lady Chablis is both open and sassy in recounting her life and evolution into the person she wanted to be. While not quite a wordsmith and certainly without the levels of drama and accomplishment necessary for a great biography, I was still charmed with the story of a person who turned herself and her ...more
In it, the Lady Chablis is both open and sassy in recounting her life and evolution into the person she wanted to be. While not quite a wordsmith and certainly without the levels of drama and accomplishment necessary for a great biography, I was still charmed with the story of a person who turned herself and her ...more
I read and loved "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". I'm from Savannah, and I've been to Club One several times for their shows and have seen "The Lady Chablis" perform, so my mother in law gave me this book for Christmas and thought I'd enjoy reading her life story. I really liked it. It was interesting to read about her struggle to make it as not only an entertainer but to really discover and be proud of who she is. A must-read for anyone who has seen her shows or re...more
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I think i was hoping this would be less of a one-note wonder than it was. I think The Lady chablis is probably quite entertaining in person, but her style in writing doesn't translate for me. I skimmed the second half, including the recipes, lexicon and beauty/fashion tips.
The plan is to release this somewhere, along with Midnight in the GArden of good and Evil. I just have to think of a good spot. Savannah, maybe? A drag club? Hmmmm.....
The plan is to release this somewhere, along with Midnight in the GArden of good and Evil. I just have to think of a good spot. Savannah, maybe? A drag club? Hmmmm.....
i picked up this book after our vacay to savannah. (we also came home and watched midnight in the garden of good and evil)
i had a hard time getting into hiding my candy. the Doll (Lady Chablis) writes how she speaks and sometimes that can be painful to read. once i was able to get into that mind frame, it was better to understand.
she has had a freaking amazing life- full of lots of down and a few ups. its so wonderful to read about a woman her pulled herself up out of a mess ...more
i had a hard time getting into hiding my candy. the Doll (Lady Chablis) writes how she speaks and sometimes that can be painful to read. once i was able to get into that mind frame, it was better to understand.
she has had a freaking amazing life- full of lots of down and a few ups. its so wonderful to read about a woman her pulled herself up out of a mess ...more
This was enjoyable, not only for the sassy text, but also for the many photos taken in some of Savannah's finest landmarks.
Campy for sure. The Lady uses humor to cope with the many indignities afforded to her as trans woman living in the South. The tone is more Priscilla Queen of the Desert than Boys Don't Cry.
Campy for sure. The Lady uses humor to cope with the many indignities afforded to her as trans woman living in the South. The tone is more Priscilla Queen of the Desert than Boys Don't Cry.
Forget scene stealing, The Lady Chablis stole the entire book. She is a bigger-than-life character introduced in the non-fiction tale, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and this is her autobiography. Bonus: The recipes in the back are amazing!
If you've seen the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil" you will love this book. It feels as if you are interviewing the "Lady Chablis" personally. The autobiography is written in the "speak" she uses on stage. Very poignant yet very funny!
What a fabulous read! Such fun! The Lady Chablis, made famous by John Berendt's best-seller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, tells her life story with wit and passion. She's hilariously funny but also gives you an insight into the extraordinary difficulties of growing up transgendered in the South.
My "Candy in title" selection for WBC. I said to the librarian when I left there with A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a Vegetarian Cookbook, a book about the supreme court, and THIS book, I am nothing if not unpredictable.
Girl! I was with the doll when we took that bitches clothes in! That story is 100% true! Her receipe for Fried chicken will make you smack yo' mamma!
It took me a long time to finish this book because I had trouble staying interested. I liked her story in theory, but it's written like she talks and that gets old really quickly. So I kept reading a few pages at a time and then letting it sit. Today I brought it with me on the ferry so I had over 2 hours with nothing to do but read it, and I finally finished. Her story was interesting but it never felt fleshed-out. There seemed to be so much left out that it was a little hard to follow in ...more
A wonderful read - Chablis certainly had her share of knockes in life but she shines! She is candid and delightful.
I loved this book and I couldn't wait to read it ever since I saw Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
ummm....there are no words. It was kind of interesting, but I would only recommend this book to my mom.
It's the autobiography of the drag performer featured in John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, who plays herself in the film of the same name. It's interesting. Tha narration is sometimes entertaining, sometimes annoying. Basically told in the same voice/character she uses in her act. There are recipes and beauty tips in the back, and glamour shots throughout.
The Lady Chablis is of course one of the biggest personalities in the South, and this little lifetime collection of anecdotes is a cute two day read. If you liked her in Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil then you'll want to know more which is exactly what this book gives you. A good time two day read.
If you liked Midnight and the Lady Chablis, then this book is for you. I thought it was hilarious and sad at the same time. This is her autobiography....not the best written book that I have ever read....but still a good read.
Great book for anyone who is also obsessed with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. At a times a bit much, but this is the Lady Chablis! Two tears in a bucket...
Love The Lady! She is who she is and makes no apologies about it. I also have a tattoo inspired by one of the illustrations in this book.
I enjoyed this book because I am absolutely entertained by The Lady Chablis, but it was only okay as a book. It wasn't well organized.
Everything you needed to know about the Lady Chablis, you already learned in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil!
This is a very interesting book. I would so love to see the Lady Chablis perform in person.
Hmmmmm...What a long journey some of us take...thanks for sharing...
Gotta love the Lady Chablis!
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