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June 3rd 2008
by Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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Hardcover, 288 pages
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1416955550
(isbn13: 9781416955559)
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<big><p align="center">A hilarious romp from small-town USA to the pink carpet of Hollywood with the beloved Emmy-winning actor,...more
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Read in January, 2009
If you’re looking for a memoir with a lot of literary value, then keep going. However, if you’re looking for delightful anecdotes, stinging quips and an all-around hilarious, yet touching trip down Memory Lane, then Leslie Jordan’s “My Trip Down the Pink Carpet” is a good choice.
Full of southern charm, Jordan recounts a variety of details from his life in a small southern town and his journey to becoming one of television’s most recognizable character actors. Most peopl...more
Full of southern charm, Jordan recounts a variety of details from his life in a small southern town and his journey to becoming one of television’s most recognizable character actors. Most peopl...more
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Read in July, 2008
Even if you don't recognize Leslie Jordan's name, you've probably seen him as Karen's diminutive nemesis, Beverly Leslie, on Will and Grace or any one of hundreds of unforgettable characters he's created. I saw him in a production of Southern Baptist Sissies in Los Angeles several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed seeing him "up close and personal" (literally, since I bumped into him in the lobby after the show!)
Jordan's collection of stories entertains and yet fills me wi...more
Jordan's collection of stories entertains and yet fills me wi...more
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Read in May, 2009
So winning. Funny, sweet, smart, edgy, and honest! Who knew our littlest homosexual and nemesis of Karen Walker was this deep?
I'll admit that I'm fascinated by "celebrity" autobiographies. There's always dirt in them, a bit of pettiness and grasping for that last bit of fame...but with Jordan's book, you get a lot of humor, an extra dose of humility...and quite a surprising amount of acknowledgment at just how lucky he is in life. Quite winning.
I'll admit that I'm fascinated by "celebrity" autobiographies. There's always dirt in them, a bit of pettiness and grasping for that last bit of fame...but with Jordan's book, you get a lot of humor, an extra dose of humility...and quite a surprising amount of acknowledgment at just how lucky he is in life. Quite winning.
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Read in May, 2008
I'm laughing right now just recalling some of the zingers in this book. The only thing keeping me from rating it ***** is the relentless recovery discussion.
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Read in January, 2009
cute and fun memoir, any southern gay and their friends would love this
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Read in August, 2008
This was a hoot and a half. Jordan writes like he talks and is very entertaining. Along with the laughs, though, are a lot of "airing of dirty laundry" that titillates as well as evokes pitty in the reader. Somehow the very end of the book struck an unnatural note with me, but overall, I really enjoyed it. A quick read.
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Great book and a very quick read. There is so much in this book that I didn't know about this actor or any of the others that he's known. Very funny and entertaining, but be prepared for some adult subject matter as he admits to being a sex addict multiple times throughout the book.
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Read in August, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone looking for a laugh!
Loved it, Loved him, Loved it all! This book was just such a fun collection of stories told by one of my favorite comedy actors. It's a must easy read!
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Read in October, 2008
My book club chose this and I do love this guy so much from Will & Grace, we'll see if he's as funny on paper... I hope so!
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Leslie Jordan is just a fabulous comedic actor and this autobiography provides readers with all of his secrets.
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Read in September, 2008
This book was as funny as he is!!!!!!!!! He is a hoot, I will look for more of him in future shows!!
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Read in September, 2008
Leslie is hilarious, you can hear his Chattanooga Tennessee accent through the whole book.
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