Tiffany Haddish Knihy

From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a hysterical, edgy, and unfliching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself. Growing up in the one of the poorest neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles, Tiffany learned to survive by making people laugh. If she could do that, then her classmates would let her copy their homework, the other foster kids she lived with wouldn't beat her up, and she might even get a boyfriend. Or at least she could make enough money - as the paid school mascot and in-demand Bar Mitzvah hype woman - to get her hair and nails done, so then she might get a boyfriend. None of that worked (and she's still single), but it allowed Tiffany to imagine a place for herself where she could do something she loved for a living: comedy. Tiffany can't avoid being funny - it's just who she is, whether she's plotting shocking, jaw-dropping revenge on an ex-boyfriend or learning how to handle her newfound fame despite still having a broke person's mind-set. Finally poised to become a household name, she recounts with heart and humor how she came from nothing and nowhere to achieve her dreams by owning, sharing, and using her pain to heal to her. By turns hilarious, filthy, and brutally honest, The Last Black Unicorn shows the owrld who Tiffany Haddish really is - humble, grateful, and funny as hell. And now, she's ready to inspire others through the power of laughter. -- From dust jacket

From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her biggest strength. It's not easy to fit in when you stand out.

Candidly sharing her personal journey, Tiffany Haddish explores themes of vulnerability and resilience in her new essay collection. From her viral head-shaving video to her groundbreaking role as the first Black woman to host SNL, she reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her career in comedy. Haddish also delves into her emotional reconnection with her estranged father after two decades, revealing the depth of her experiences. This collection offers an intimate look at her life, stripped of pretense and filled with authenticity.