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Confessions of a Drag Queen Tupperware Lady
Kevin Farrell is a real-life, present-day "Tootsie!" Kevin has a new twist on an old Hollywood story. After a debut on TV's "Frasier," boy actor comes to California to seek his fortune in show business. A talented, well-liked working actor, he works consistently, but not quite enough to pay the bills. So following the advice of longtime friend, Kevin decided to supplement his income by selling Tupperware. In drag. It wasn't long before Kevin became Tupperware's number one salesperson in North America! This is his story. Funny, touching, outrageous, irritating moments of parties and hostesses and customers. Inspiring stories of a businessman, a son, a brother, an actor.
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2014
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August 22, 2023
What a great life you’ve had. I was at your Tupperware party in Covina, Ca and know exactly who you’re talking about. I love it. I love what you do, keep it up.
July 9, 2014
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This is one of a kind story about a man who became Tupperware's top seller, not one year but four years. He id it in an unconventual way. He dressed in drag.
Mr. Ferrell is an actor and an entertainer. He has been on various TV shows, one being Frasier. His alter ego, Dee W. Ieye has turned him into a legend in the Tupperware world.
Mr. Ferrell had a fund raiser to get ready for, so he dreamed up Dee. He was asked several times if he wanted to sell Tupperware and he was adamant that he didn't want to. He eventually tried it and hasn't been sorry since.
Dee and Kevin weren't sure how everyone would react to such a turn out at their first Tupperware party
Since then they have grown and matured.
They are opposites. Dee is loud and outgoing while Kevin is quiet and rather reserved. Perhaps this is a way for Kevin to express himself.
I found the book was ok. It's not something I would read again. I also wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It tells two stories, one of Kevin and one of Dee. They are the same person and yet they aren't. That is how I see it. It's a person who goes into a different way of dressing and acting. To me, they are 2 in 1.
Kevin includes a lot of information about his life before and after Dee. There were some repeats of different phrases and wordings. It's a book that some people may find offensive. I wonder how Tupperware felt about a drag queen selling their product. I know that this is a touchy subject to some people. To some this may not be humorous. I just feel that there might be a better way to pay the rent than to become a drag queen selling Tupperware.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the author, Kevin Farrell for my view of the book. No other compensation took place.
This is one of a kind story about a man who became Tupperware's top seller, not one year but four years. He id it in an unconventual way. He dressed in drag.
Mr. Ferrell is an actor and an entertainer. He has been on various TV shows, one being Frasier. His alter ego, Dee W. Ieye has turned him into a legend in the Tupperware world.
Mr. Ferrell had a fund raiser to get ready for, so he dreamed up Dee. He was asked several times if he wanted to sell Tupperware and he was adamant that he didn't want to. He eventually tried it and hasn't been sorry since.
Dee and Kevin weren't sure how everyone would react to such a turn out at their first Tupperware party
Since then they have grown and matured.
They are opposites. Dee is loud and outgoing while Kevin is quiet and rather reserved. Perhaps this is a way for Kevin to express himself.
I found the book was ok. It's not something I would read again. I also wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It tells two stories, one of Kevin and one of Dee. They are the same person and yet they aren't. That is how I see it. It's a person who goes into a different way of dressing and acting. To me, they are 2 in 1.
Kevin includes a lot of information about his life before and after Dee. There were some repeats of different phrases and wordings. It's a book that some people may find offensive. I wonder how Tupperware felt about a drag queen selling their product. I know that this is a touchy subject to some people. To some this may not be humorous. I just feel that there might be a better way to pay the rent than to become a drag queen selling Tupperware.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the author, Kevin Farrell for my view of the book. No other compensation took place.
June 23, 2014
I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a truly unique story of how one man became Tupperware's top seller four years in a row and he did it in drag. Kevin Farrell is an actor and entertainer, he's been on Frasier and numerous other tv shows but it is his alter-ego, Dee W. Ieye who has turned him into a Tupperware legend.
He created Dee for a fundraiser and was then asked by a friend if he wanted to sell Tupperware but he kept saying no. Eventually he gave in and Dee hasn't looked back.
From the first party where she wasn't sure how people would react to having a huge following and parties booked months in advance, Dee and Kevin have both grown and matured. Whilst Kevin is fairly quiet and polite, Dee is loud, brash and very upfront.
This book is very entertaining and funny. It's a double biography really, telling both Kevin's and Dee's story. There is a variety of tales from different parties and Kevin is fairly clear when explaining that Dee is a character that he plays and that they aren't the same person.
I found this to be a well-written, funny story with a great deal of information about Kevin's life before and after Dee came into being. The only thing I had a problem with was certain paragraphs and phrases that kept being repeated but overall a really great read.
This is a truly unique story of how one man became Tupperware's top seller four years in a row and he did it in drag. Kevin Farrell is an actor and entertainer, he's been on Frasier and numerous other tv shows but it is his alter-ego, Dee W. Ieye who has turned him into a Tupperware legend.
He created Dee for a fundraiser and was then asked by a friend if he wanted to sell Tupperware but he kept saying no. Eventually he gave in and Dee hasn't looked back.
From the first party where she wasn't sure how people would react to having a huge following and parties booked months in advance, Dee and Kevin have both grown and matured. Whilst Kevin is fairly quiet and polite, Dee is loud, brash and very upfront.
This book is very entertaining and funny. It's a double biography really, telling both Kevin's and Dee's story. There is a variety of tales from different parties and Kevin is fairly clear when explaining that Dee is a character that he plays and that they aren't the same person.
I found this to be a well-written, funny story with a great deal of information about Kevin's life before and after Dee came into being. The only thing I had a problem with was certain paragraphs and phrases that kept being repeated but overall a really great read.
August 8, 2014
This book is a an inspirational read about how a guy took the talent he was give and turned it into a successful business adventure. Kevin is an actor that worked a lot in hollywood you may even recognize him from "Frasier" but he just couldn't seem to make enough money to live the life he wanted. So what does a guy with talent and a creative side do he becomes a tupperware lady.
Yep that's right creating an alter ego of a drag queen named Dee W. Ieye, Kevin becomes a very successful sales representative. This book tells how Kevin came up with his alter ego and how he became a successful business man. It also gives you a glimpse of his life before and after Dee. If you are looking for a book that will inspire you this is the one. It was a well written book that outlines Kevin's journey and I truly enjoyed reading it and do recommend it.
Yep that's right creating an alter ego of a drag queen named Dee W. Ieye, Kevin becomes a very successful sales representative. This book tells how Kevin came up with his alter ego and how he became a successful business man. It also gives you a glimpse of his life before and after Dee. If you are looking for a book that will inspire you this is the one. It was a well written book that outlines Kevin's journey and I truly enjoyed reading it and do recommend it.
March 29, 2014
This silly biography recounts the career of Dee W. Ieye, 4-time leading Tupperware salesperson in North America. She's just silly. Catch one of her shows, but be sure to buy some Tupperware too!
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