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Ellen DeGeneres : television comedian and gay rights activist / by Shoup, Kate,1972-author.(CARDINAL)293360;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Ellen's early years -- From tragedy to triumph -- Ellen goes big time -- Ellen's return -- Ellen the activist -- Ellen expands -- Timeline -- Source notes -- Glossary -- Further information.Chronicles the life and career of the comedian and television host, covering her childhood, activism, and various television roles.
Subjects: Biographies.; DeGeneres, Ellen; Comedians; Television personalities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Playing with myself / by Rainbow, Randy,1981-author.;
"An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life-the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes. Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the Internet with a stylish pair of pink glasses, an inexhaustible knowledge of Broadway musicals, and the most gimlet-eyed view of American politics this side of Mark Twain finally tells all in Playing with Myself, a memoir sure to cause more than a few readers to begin singing one of his greatest hits like "A Spoonful of Clorox" or "Cover Your Freakin' Face." As Randy has said, "There's so much fake news out there about me. I can't wait to set the record straight and finally give people a peek behind the green screen." And set the record straight he does. Playing with Myself is a first-hand account of the journey that led Randy Rainbow from his childhood as the over-imaginative, often misunderstood little boy who carried a purse in the second grade to his first job on Broadway as the host at Hooters and on to the creation of his trademark comedy character. In chapters titled "Pajama Bottoms" (a look back at the days when he wore pajama bottoms on his head to pretend he was Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz), "Yes, It's My Real Name, Shut Up!" (no explanation necessary...) and "Pink Glasses" (a rose-colored homage to his favorite accessory), Playing with Myself is a memoir that answers the question "Can an introverted musical theatre nerd with a MacBook and a dream save the world, one show tune at a time?""--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Rainbow, Randy, 1981-; Gay men; Comedians; Gay comedians; Jewish comedians; Singers; Gay singers; Jewish singers; Gay men.; Gay comedians.;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 19
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Second chances in New Port Stephen : a novel / by Alexander, T. J.,author.;
"Eli Ward hasn't been back to his suffocating hometown of New Port Stephen, Florida, in ages. Post-transition and sober, he's a completely different person from the one who left years ago. But when a scandal threatens his career as a TV writer and comedian, he has no choice but to return home for the holidays. He can only hope he'll survive his boisterous, loving, but often misguided family and hide the fact that his dream of comedy success has become a nightmare. Just when he thinks this trip couldn't get any worse, Eli bumps into his high school ex, Nick Wu, who's somehow hotter than ever. Divorced and in his forties, Nick's world revolves around his father, his daughter, and his job. But even a busy life can't keep him from being intrigued by the reappearance of Eli"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Gay fiction.; Romance fiction.; Transgender fiction.; Comedians; Families; Gay men; Homecoming; Transgender men; Gay men.; Trans men.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 12
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New adult / by Janovsky, Timothy,author.;
"Twenty-three-year-old Nolan Baker wants it all by the time he's thirty. Too bad he's single, barely able to cover his own expenses, and still paying his dues at a prominent NYC comedy club. When faced with his perfect sister's wedding, Nolan takes it as a wakeup call. It's time to quit comedy and make good on his practical dreams-most importantly, asking Drew Techler, his best friend, to be his date. But right as Nolan is about to give it all up, he's asked to fill a last-minute spot for a famous comedian. Score! He crushes his set, but stands Drew up, misses his sister's big day, and disappoints his entire family. After major blowouts with everyone he loves, Nolan desperately wishes on a set of gift "magical healing crystals" to skip to the good part of life. When he wakes the next morning, it's seven years later, he's a successful comedian, and he has everything he always thought he wanted. Everything, that is, except his friends and family, none of whom are taking his future self's calls. With nowhere else to turn, Nolan sets out to find the only person he trusts to help. Except Drew is all grown up now, too. He's hot, successful... and hates Nolan's guts. As Nolan works to get back to his younger self--and the life he so carelessly threw away--he'll have to prove he's not the man everyone thinks they know in order to regain Drew's trust, friendship, and maybe, ultimately, his heart"--
Subjects: Novels.; Fiction.; Romance fiction.; Comedians; Crystals; Gay men; Life change events; Self-actualization (Psychology); Gay men.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Mental : funny in the head / by Sarfaty, Eddie.(CARDINAL)825179;
A comedian relates his amusing, ironic, and sympathetic adventures, including his relations with his Jewish parents, his experiences managing theater, and his exploits in the New York City gay dating scene.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Sarfaty, Eddie.; Comedians; Gay men; Gay men.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The jolliest bunch : unhinged holiday stories / by Pellegrino, Danny,author.(CARDINAL)834296;
The Night Before -- Saint Claudia of Reseda -- The Ghostly Duo -- The Strand -- The Nativity -- Cookie Cutters -- Now and Then -- Knives Out -- Black Friday -- Holiday Tip -- Birds Actually -- End of the World -- My Favorite Things -- Black Velvet -- Parents Weekend -- Advent Calendar -- Last-Minute Gift Idea: WEED -- Holidays with the A-Group -- Midnight Mass -- Text Me Merry Christmas -- Holiday Ham -- Just Like Santa Claus (Ho, Ho, Ho Remix) -- 8-Bit Nostalgia -- New Year -- Shakespeare, We're in Love (At Christmastime) -- Traditions -- Diet Culture -- Christmas Cheer -- Blinks."For many families, the holiday season is--in a word--unhinged. In no family is that more true than in Danny Pellegrino's, beloved podcast host of Everything Iconic and bestselling author. Inappropriately improvised monologues at the children's Christmas pageant, presents that land someone in the emergency room, or just sitting on the absolute roller coaster that is a Hallmark movie marathon, the holidays are a strange and magical time in the Pellegrino household. And nobody knows this better than Danny. Following his New York Times bestselling memoir How Do I Un-Remember This?, Danny takes his readers on another nostalgic trip to the 90s and 2000s with a collection of holiday stories that are heartfelt, hilarious, and (unfortunately) true. Whether you spend your holidays baking with your chaotically stressed-out mom (Hi, Linda), binge watching Christmas Vacation until you can quote every line, or drooling over the NSYNC Christmas special, this collection of nostalgic holiday stories will put you in the holiday spirit and reminisce about your own holiday memories-the good, the bad, and the cringeworthy."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Anecdotes.; Pellegrino, Danny; Podcasters; Comedians; Gay men; Christmas; Gay men.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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Binge / by Oakley, Tyler,1989-author.(CARDINAL)621210;
Social rights advocate and prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you his first collection of personal essays. For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense stand-off with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby's uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. Tyler delivers his best untold moments with his trademark flair.Introduction -- Mathew -- March 22 -- Dial-up delight -- Fecal matters -- Ladies' man -- Binge -- Anything for a dollar -- Disney princes -- Brace yourself -- The T-Mobile incident -- All the world's a stage -- The gay chapter -- High school camp counselor -- Editor in grief -- Thtory of my life -- The one that got away -- Unnecessary holiday traditions -- Crash course -- A love lesson -- 20 things I'd do if I were Beyoncé for the day -- Holy matriphony -- If you can't beet 'em -- Mood killer -- The apple doesn't fall far -- Dream job -- Pleasure & Payne -- What Michelle Obama smells like -- How fitting -- Ten cummandments -- Hopeless toemantic -- Unhappiest birthday -- Melancholy fantasies.1040L
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Anecdotes.; Humor.; Oakley, Tyler, 1989-; Podcasters; Podcasters; Comedians; Gay activists; Gay broadcasters; Gay men; Conduct of life; Gay men.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 14
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How do I un-remember this? : unfortunately true stories / by Pellegrino, Danny,author.(CARDINAL)834296;
"Growing up in small-town Ohio isn't easy, particularly when you're a closeted gay kid surrounded by... no one openly gay. Luckily, Danny Pellegrino grew up in the '90s, coming of age when the internet opened up a whole new world for a curious kid itching for life outside of Midwest suburbia. Danny escaped the pains of growing up by submerging himself in a sea of pop culture-bingeing The Nanny until he had the confidence of Fran Fine, belting out Brandy songs until his heartaches were healed, and watching every semi-clothed Ryan Phillippe scene known to man. Now, as a successful podcaster interviewing the same iconic personalities that he idolized as a kid, Danny's life has only become more entertaining and delightfully chaotic. Heartfelt and hilarious, How Do I Un-Remember This? is a collection of real-life stories exploring Danny's journey from feeling like the only gay kid in Ohio to becoming a big-time podcaster in Los Angeles, and all the amusing moments life threw at him in between. With remarkable honesty and his trademark humor, Danny discusses his struggles alongside his love for all things pop culture in a way that is equally emotional and uplifting. And of course, it's all sprinkled with a little '90s nostalgia and a whole lot of comedy."--
Subjects: Humor.; Autobiographies.; Pellegrino, Danny.; Comedians; Podcasters; Gay people; Homosexuals.;
Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 23
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Low-hanging fruit : sparkling whines, champagne problems, and pressing issues from my gay agenda / by Rainbow, Randy,1981-author.;
"A new essay collection by adored comedian and New York Times bestseller Randy Rainbow Randy Rainbow has a few things on his mind that he wants to talk about. As a savvy social commentator tuned into the public discourse, his unfailing intuition tells him that the perspective everyone in America is clamoring for is that of a privileged white male complaining about a bunch of shit. While writing his New York Times bestseller Playing With Myself, Randy saw an America in crisis. He knew that what the country needed to get back on its high heels was a hard-hitting gay agenda and here it is - Low Hanging Fruit - a book filled with sparkling whines, a few flutes of champagne problems and a Birkin bag of the most pressing issues facing the US, from dancing TikTok grandmas, to Elon Musk, the GOP, and Donald Jessica Trump. On the down low, Randy dishes up some sex talk about life on the dating apps, Craigslist hookups and more. ("Gurl, wait till you hear the story about the fireman and the goggles...") Randy's longtime companion, the glamorous Chinchilla Silver Persian cat Tippi, makes an appearance as she dishes about her life Chez Randy. And, in the most highly anticipated sequel since Top Gun: Maverick, Randy continues the conversation with his mother, Gwen, because who knows better than the Jewish mother of a gay man about how to solve America's problems? Randy Rainbow's Low Hanging Fruit - a bold manifesto for a nation desperately in need of a makeover"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Rainbow, Randy, 1981-; Political manifestos.; Comedians; Singers; Gay men; Jewish men;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 9
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Love, Ellen : a mother/daughter journey / by DeGeneres, Betty,1930-(CARDINAL)654613;
Subjects: Biographies.; Case studies.; DeGeneres, Betty, 1930-; DeGeneres, Ellen.; Parents of gay people; Parents of gay men; Mothers and daughters; Lesbians; Lesbians; Women comedians; Television actors and actresses; Homosexuality; Lesbians; Parents of gay men.; Lesbians.; Homosexuality.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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