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Lizz Free or Die
Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and one of today's most hilarious comedians and insightful social critics, pens a brilliant account of how she discovered her comedic voice.
In this collection of autobiographical essays, Winstead vividly recounts how she fought to find her own voice, both as a comedian and as a woman, and how humor became her most powerful weapon in confronting life's challenges.
Growing up in the Midwest, the youngest child of conservative Catholic parents, Winstead learned early in her life that the straightforward questions she posed to various authority figures around her-her parents, her parish priest, even an anti-abortion counselor -prompted many startled looks and uncomfortable silences, but few answers. Her questions rattled people because they exposed the inconsistencies and hypocrisies in the people and institutions she confronted. Yet she didn't let that stop her from pursuing her dreams.
Funny and biting, honest and poignant, this no-holds-barred collection gives an in-depth look into the life of one of today's most influential comic voices. In writing about her childhood longing to be a priest, her role in developing The Daily Show, and of her often problematic habit of diving into everything head first, asking questions later (resulting in multiple rescue-dog adoptions and travel disasters), Lizz Winstead has tapped an outrageous and heartfelt vein of the all-too-human comedy.
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Reviews
I enjoyed this book so much that I intend to order copies for my sisters, my daughters and my sane friends. The chapter on the robbery of Lizz's parents while they napped is laugh-out-loud funny. The writing throughout is witty, warm and credible. The discussion about the need for safe, legal abortions is so well written that I intend to refer to it when my insane friends broach the subject. I have been a fan of The Daily Show since its inception. I listened to Air America until its demise. I appreciate Rachel Maddow's genius. These stories inform and affirm my interests. Thank you, Lizz, for your amazing output.
By Beautysweetie
Great book. Sometimes Iwasa laughing, others teary, and best were parts I was laughing so hard I was crying. Thanks for great trip down your memory lane.
By Left wing Pinko
For anyone interested in public policy, the political realm, and the disparity between commitment and action from our politicians, this book inspires one to look more closely at current events. Lizz is an honest and clear voice for progressive thinkers. Buy this book!
By shadowsmomca
Excellent. Excellent. This is what life is all about, even in Minnesota.
By Je917
Very well-written and extremely engaging. I knew nothing about Lizz Winstead before reading this, and I'm so glad I know her now. She was (and is) an incredibly smart, hilarious, astute, and relatable comic/writer/observer/satirist/do-er... an impressive life and an impressive book to boot. Loved it.
By SuckerForDiction