Fame-ish

My Life at the Edge of Stardom

By: Mary Lynn Rajskub

Narrated by: Mary Lynn Rajskub

A riotously funny collection of essays by actress and comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub about her awkward, bumbling rise to fame.

It’s not easy being unabashedly famous. Fame. Fortune. Younger men. Being mistaken for different actresses who are slightly prettier and more famous than you. It’s all part of the gig, and Mary Lynn Rajskub is a pro. Hilarious and self-deprecating, Feme-ish is Rajskub’s debut collection of essays. Smart, satirical, and relatable, this book gives new meaning to the word icon, as Rajskub navigates the entertainment world against the backdrop of her own quirky idiosyncrasies. She describes what it's like to make out with Tom Cruise, be a waitress at Denny’s, and find your life’s purpose in 300 indecipherable, not-easy steps - all in a day’s work. Rajskub is honest about her experiences with bisexuality, her college years as a slug, and the bright lights of stardom, ultimately giving the people what they want: an endearing look at what it’s like to be unabashedly famous.

©2022 Mary Lynn Rajskub (P)2022 Audible, Inc.

Funny Human's Life Lessons Learned So Far

My favorite book genre is comedian autobiography and this book did not disappoint. It's my first one post 2020 and that made it even more interesting and relatable.
Being from Michigan and having a sister who attended CCS made some of Mary Lynn Rajskub's hometown stories very relatable.
The raw description of life after divorce from her child's father and her relationship with her child made me feel like we were girlfriends sitting and chatting over wine - so real. She is that friend telling you to raise your standards because you deserve it (and maybe supress that Midwestern guilt), one anecdote at a time.
This book was relatable sometimes, a peak at an unknown, foreign world at other times, and always funny.

An intelligent , most candid celebrity

I have seen Mary Lynn Rajskub do standup and on film and tv many times. Here you get a chance to hear almost everything in a good five hours. She does the narration herself so it’s a real treat.

The Midwest background and roots are strong in Mary Lynn and you can see this throughout the book.

I am jealous I didn’t get to experience the alt-comedy scene in Los Angeles in the late 90’s early 2000’s and this gives you a first hand taste of it.

Best Comedian Book I've Heard in a long time!

This book left me wanting more of her story. I hope she does a follow-up with more motherhood stories. Her insight into hollywood life is from a unique perspective.

LOVED this!

Really great performance. Endearing and honest and hilarious. Tons of great stories. Thanks so much!

Don't miss this one!

The author shares both high points and low points in her journey with wit and insight. Hearing it in her own voice made it even better!