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“The funniest cry for help you’ll read this year.”
— B. J. Novak, comedian and screenwriter
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“A book about being, well, not fine—and what to do when you find yourself with brutal anxiety and a co-dependency disorder; all in her trademark wit, humor, and honesty. This book, however, is fine as hell.”
— Sophia Amoruso, New York Times bestselling author
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“This book made me laugh so hard that sometimes I had to stop reading and dry my eyes.”
— Denis Leary, actor and comedian
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If having a quote from me might make you buy this book, you need to take a long hard look at yourself.
— James Corden “[An] honest, witty debut.
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Hilarious.
— People
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Fans of 2 Broke Girls can switch off their devices and read this funny, raunchy, feminist memoir from comic, actress, writer, and director Whitney Cummings.
— Elle“As far as funny memoirs go, I’m Fine...and Other Lies is pretty earnest. Cummings uses borderline-insane life experiences...as a springboard for poignant self-reflection.
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“A zippy, unabashed narrative confronting personal adversity with an equal mix of humor and sincerity...[I’m Fine...And Other Lies is] an extremely self-deprecating assault on a laundry list of proclivities, insecurities, and intimate fears many readers will easily relate to...Akin to the inner-critical narrative voice of Amy Schumer, Cummings’ observations expectedly tackle the uncomfortable and the embarrassing...with deflective humor and straight-up honesty, humility, and a keen sense of humanity.
— Kirkus Reviews
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All hail the arrival of Whitney Cummings as a truly hilarious, keenly insightful and endlessly entertaining author. This book made me laugh so hard that sometimes I had to stop reading and dry my eyes. Do not drink fluids while reading this book. They will only shoot out of your unsuspecting nostrils. Buy three copies because you'll want to gift a couple. It's that good. It's official: Whitney Cummings can write her ass off.
— Denis Leary
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Sassy, witty, profound and reassuring. All women—and men—should read this book.
— Louann Brizendine, M.D., author of The Female Brain and The Male Brain
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Whitney Cummings has gone through a life of shame and embarrassment so you don't have to! Fortunately for everyone, she has made these stories hilarious, relatable, and conversational. This book is a must-read for anyone trying to learn how to human better.
— Chris Hardwick
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Whitney Cummings is a unicorn riding a Pegasus while clinging on to Gollum’s ring.
— Joe Rogan, Host, The Joe Rogan Experience
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Cummings’ crisp comedic voice is the driving force behind each essay, wherein the author regales with tales of the danger of self-deprecation and constant people pleasing. Her anecdotes are intimate and messy; she writes with candor...Fans will find a newfound trust and respect for this familiar voice.
— Booklist
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Witty and sincere. . . Cummings is a gifted storyteller, skillfully mixing funny anecdotes [with] several truly harrowing moments. . . Her experiences will resonate deeply with those who battle low self worth and codependency.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
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If celebrity memoirs are high up on her list, this hilarious book set against touching and relatable lessons is just the one.
— PureWow