Lauren Graham Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

From the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and New York Times bestselling author comes a candid, insightful, and entertaining essay collection about her years in show business, featuring stories that range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Lauren Graham shares personal anecdotes about her entertainment career, from her early days in Los Angeles as a struggling actress in a red Volkswagen to her first late-night TV appearance and the challenges of aging gracefully in Hollywood. With her signature humor and relatable storytelling, she reveals all—unless she’s forgotten it. In 'R.I.P. Barneys New York,' she recounts an early job as a salesperson at the iconic department store, including a humorous incident of inadvertent shoplifting. In 'Ryan Gosling Cannot Confirm,' she navigates Hollywood's unspoken hierarchies, while 'Ne Oublie' highlights the perils of coming from a forgetful family. 'Actor-y Factory' offers a glimpse into a day in the life of an actor, minus the glamour of stars like Brad Pitt. Graham also brings back her alter ego, Old Lady Jackson, to share homespun wisdom and an elusive recipe for orange marmalade. Filled with surprising anecdotes, sage advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, these original essays showcase the charm and wit that have captivated her millions of fans.

Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and winner of the GoodReads Choice Awards 2017 for Humor, this collection of personal essays features the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood sharing her experiences in Hollywood. Lauren Graham reflects on life, love, and her journey as a woman in the industry, offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the set of the new Gilmore Girls. With humor, she recounts her childhood, early acting career, and moments of self-reflection while on set, pondering if she "made it." She candidly discusses the challenges of being single in Hollywood, the unusual audition for a role, and her unexpected experience as a judge on Project Runway. In "What It Was Like, Part One," she revisits her casting as Lorelai Gilmore, while "What It Was Like, Part Two" explores her return to the role after nine years and its significance. Readers will discover her attempts to bond with Ellen DeGeneres through veganism, the pitfalls of meeting guys at awards shows, and her love for REI shopping. Including photos and diary excerpts from the filming of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, this book feels like a cozy night in with a best friend, filled with laughter and storytelling.

The hilarious story of a struggling young actress trying to get ahead--and keep it together--in New York City